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Insulin Problems May Signal Alzheimer's

By Corie Richter

Older men who with type 2 diabetes are at more risk of developing Alzheimer's disease as they age. Glucose may deposit in the brain damaging the large and small vessels there. That damage can lead to Alzheimer's.

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Mediterranean Diet May Protect Against Type 2 Diabetes

New research has determined that following a Mediterranean diet can reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Following a Mediterranean diet can be relatively simple once you learn the basic principles. Read more about the research and how you can incorporate a Mediterranean diet into your lifestyle.

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Not All Fat Created Equal

From the Joslin Diabetes Center

Joslin researchers have found that certain body fat reduces insulin resistance. While obesity is still a risk factor for type 2 diabetes, fat in areas of the body other than the stomach can improve insulin sensitivity.

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The Sun Also Rises

By Eric Devine

The dawn phenomenon, or waking up with elevated blood sugar, haunts many people with diabetes. Read how I was able to get better control of morning glucose, with the exception of daylight savings time.

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Tear Down That Wall

By Eric Devine

"All in all it's just another brick in the wall."

My head nearly lifted off my neck when I first heard Pink Floyd's wildly famous lyrics.

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Aggressive Heart Management in Diabetes

People who reduced their blood pressure and LDL-cholesterol to below recommended target levels had less plaque build-up in blood vessels that feed the heart, according to a recent study reported in the April 9 issue of JAMA.

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Hemoglobin A1C Accuracy Questioned-Again

Hemoglobin A1C is not a perfect measure of blood sugar. Recent research suggests that doctors and patients should also consider the albumin glycolation test.

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Feasting at the Metabolic Syndrome Buffet

Meat, fried foods, and fast food significantly increase the risk of developing metabolic syndrome—often the combination of heart disease and diabetes. Read what foods are most damaging and how to minimize risks associated with metabolic syndrome.

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New Technology Predicts Diabetic Trouble

A new test called autoflourescence can often predict which people with diabetes will develop complications such as heart and kidney disease.

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New Hope for Diabetics

By Corie Richter

Recently discovered stem cells give hope to people living with diabetes. The possibility exists for stem cells, discovered in the pancreases of laboratory mice, to grow into new insulin producing pancreas cells. The new cells may someday restore the insulin producing beta cells so critically missing in type I diabetes.

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