A new study finds that the likelihood of diabetes remission following bariatric surgery increases with greater weight loss up to 20% of body weight, but …
Type 2 Diabetes
More than 30 million Americans are living with type 2 diabetes, a condition characterized by high blood sugar, insulin resistance and insufficient insulin production. Learn about the signs and symptoms of this condition and get expert guidance on blood sugar monitoring, medication use, exercise, meal planning and more.
Type 2 Diabetes Remission Possibly More Common Than Previously Suspected
About one in 20 people with type 2 diabetes appeared to experience remission of the condition at a given time, according to a new study… Read More “Type 2 Diabetes Remission Possibly More Common Than Previously Suspected”
Fosamax: Can an Osteoporosis Drug Prevent Diabetes?
According to a new report from researchers in Denmark, Fosamax just might prevent users from developing type 2 diabetes… Read More “Fosamax: Can an Osteoporosis Drug Prevent Diabetes?”
Higher Bone Density Linked to Lower Cardiovascular Risk in Women
Women with greater bone density were less likely to experience cardiovascular events like a heart attack or stroke, according to a new study… Read More “Higher Bone Density Linked to Lower Cardiovascular Risk in Women”
Living Near Fast Food Restaurants Tied to Increased Risk for Type 2
People who lived within walking distance of more fast food restaurants were at greater risk for type 2 diabetes, according to a new study… Read More “Living Near Fast Food Restaurants Tied to Increased Risk for Type 2”
Low Glucose Increases Frailty, Functional Decline in Older Adults With Type 2
New research highlights the risks of hypoglycemia in older adults, which may have implications for how type 2 diabetes is treated in this population… Read More “Low Glucose Increases Frailty, Functional Decline in Older Adults With Type 2”
Warding Off Dementia With a Healthy Lifestyle
A new study suggests that a healthy lifestyle that minimizes risk factors really can help diabetes patients ward off dementia… Read More “Warding Off Dementia With a Healthy Lifestyle”
Use of Insulin Pens and Insulin Analogs in Type 2 Increased in Recent Years
Newer insulin-based diabetes treatments were the top choice in a recent five-year period, according to a new analysis… Read More “Use of Insulin Pens and Insulin Analogs in Type 2 Increased in Recent Years”
Biomarker Score Helps Predict Hospitalization Risk for Heart Failure in Type 2
Using blood test results in people with type 2 diabetes may help predict who is most likely to need hospitalization for heart failure, according to a new study… Read More “Biomarker Score Helps Predict Hospitalization Risk for Heart Failure in Type 2”
Writing A New Chapter for People with Type 2 Diabetes
A Common but Complex Condition In the United States, nearly one in 10 people have type 2 diabetes¹ and each year, 1.5 million more Americans … Read More “Writing A New Chapter for People with Type 2 Diabetes”
Taking Vitamin D Leads to Lower A1C Levels in Type 2
Taking vitamin D was linked to better overall blood glucose control in a new study, but questions remain about how widely this strategy should be used… Read More “Taking Vitamin D Leads to Lower A1C Levels in Type 2”
