Types 2 & 1 (Adult/Juvenile) Diabetes Research

Gene Variation, Poor Glycemic Control Increase Heart Risk

From JAMA

Certain genetic variations can increase the risk of developing coronary artery disease in the general population. For people with type 2 diabetes with that same genetic variation, their risk increases significantly with poor glycemic control. Read more.

Drug-Eluting Stents Increase Survival for Diabetes Patients

11/10/08 Research

From the American Heart Association

Drug-eluting stents, or stents that are coated with a drug to prevent narrowing of the vessel, may increase survival rates among people with diabetes who have blocked arteries. The coated stents may also decrease risk of subsequent heart attack and revascularization. Read more.

Vision Loss More Common Among People with Diabetes

10/17/08 Research

From the Journal of the American Medical Association

Damage to the retina is one of the most common complications of diabetes, and contributes to increased vision loss among people with diabetes. Researchers analyzed rates of vision loss and impairment in groups of people with diabetes as well as people without the disease.

Diabetic LDL Extremes Linked to Cancer

09/05/08 Research

By Corie Richter

People living with diabetes may be at a greater risk of developing all types of cancer if their LDL cholesterol levels are abnormal.

Insulin Problems May Signal Alzheimer's

08/22/08 Research

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.

Not All Fat Created Equal

08/15/08 Research

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.

Diabetes Resolution May Be Near

07/08/08 Research

By Corie Richter

New research has found a protein that may cause pancreatic cells--the cells that produce insulin--to regenerate. Type 1 diabetes destroys these important cells, making people who live with type 1 diabetes insulin dependent.

What Did You Say?

06/26/08 Research

By Corie Richter

Researchers have determined that diabetes is an independent factor for hearing loss, no matter a person's age, environmental influences, other disease, or trauma. If you've been having trouble hearing, or know someone with diabetes who is struggle with hearing loss, read more.

Kidney Disease May Predict Heart Problems

05/19/08 Research

By Corie Richter

The presence of a certain chemical in people with diabetes who have malfunctioning kidneys could signal an increased risk of heart problems. Diabetes-related kidney disease was associated with an increase in cardiac events.

Diabetic Retinopathy May Predict Congestive Failure

04/30/08 Research

By Corie Richter

Retinopathy damages the the retina. It's common among diabetics and may indicate a greater risk of developing congestive heart failure. Both retinopathy and congestive heart failure affect small blood vessels.

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Gene Variation, Poor Glycemic Control Increase Heart Risk

Drug-Eluting Stents Increase Survival for Diabetes Patients

Vision Loss More Common Among People with Diabetes

Diabetic LDL Extremes Linked to Cancer

Insulin Problems May Signal Alzheimer's

Not All Fat Created Equal

Diabetes Resolution May Be Near

What Did You Say?

Kidney Disease May Predict Heart Problems

Diabetic Retinopathy May Predict Congestive Failure

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