November 25, 2016 Some elderly diabetes patients face high drug costs - Despite a variety of recent efforts to reduce pharmacy bills for U.S. seniors, many elderly patients with diabetes still face substantial out-of-pocket drug costs and may end up skipping their medications as a result, a recent study suggests.
November 18, 2016 Artificial pancreas safe for hospitalized diabetics An automatic insulin delivery system that has performed well in type 1 diabetes patients also proved safe and feasible for type 2 diabetes patients on a general hospital ward, according to a U.K. study.
November 18, 2016 Reliance on food pantries can make healthy eating difficult People who rely on food pantries for their meals may not receive enough dairy, fruits or vegetables to get all the nutrients they need for a healthy diet, two recent studies suggest.
November 16, 2016 Poverty, instability linked to poor control of pregnancy diabetes Pregnant women with pregnancy-related diabetes are less likely to achieve blood sugar control if they rely on food stamps or have a generally chaotic lifestyle, according to a U.S. study.
November 16, 2016 Diet sodas might not raise diabetes risk Drinking colas and other sugary drinks is tied to an increased risk of so-called pre-diabetes, a precursor to full-blown disease, but diet soda is not, a recent study suggests.
November 15, 2016 Patients with a 'medical home' more likely to take their meds People with common chronic diseases may be more likely to take their medication regularly when they're treated at a patient-centered practice known as a medical home, according to a new U.S. study.
November 14, 2016 12 ways to manage diabetes during pregnancy A healthy pregnancy is a priority for every mother-to-be, but for women who have diabetes, including those who are diagnosed with gestational diabetes, their health care can become more complex.
November 11, 2016 Insomnia, sleep apnea tied to risk of second stroke People with sleep disorders like sleep apnea, insomnia or restless leg syndrome may have a poorer recovery after a stroke and higher risk of a second stroke, according to a review of existing research.
November 4, 2016 Hidden digital ads pushing children to eat fatty food, health experts warn Children in Europe are bombarded with hidden digital advertising and marketing promoting fatty, sugary and salty foods that is damaging their health and adding to the region's obesity problem, World Health Organization experts said on Friday.
November 2, 2016 Women may get misleading results from treadmill stress tests Traditional treadmill tests used to estimate heart disease risk might not provide accurate results for women, a recent study suggests.
