Diabetes - Page 42

July 18, 2016

More evidence poor sleep habits may raise diabetes risk

Men who don't get the right amount of sleep may have an increased risk of developing diabetes, a recent study suggests.

July 14, 2016

Health problems have worsened for obese in US

Obese adults in the U.S. have worse heart health and a higher risk of type 2 diabetes today than in the late 1980s, a new study suggests.

July 13, 2016

Soda and other sweet drinks tied to risk for some rare cancers

People who drink lots of soda or other sugary beverages may have a higher risk of developing rare cancers in the gallbladder and bile ducts around the liver, a Swedish study suggests.

July 13, 2016

No one knows why more adults are getting this kids' disease

Robin Arzon, a Peloton Cycle spinning instructor and social-media maven, was 32 when she started to feel overwhelmingly thirsty all the time.

July 13, 2016

Prediabetes awareness campaign sparks pushback

Alma Schneider, who is generally in good health, was taken aback when her doctor told her she has prediabetes.

July 12, 2016

Diabetes may be missed in majority of patients, study finds

Standard medical guidelines may be failing to help doctors identify the majority of patients who should be screened for diabetes, study findings released Tuesday suggest.

July 11, 2016

Huge study of diabetes risk shows many common genes at play

A study examining the genes of more than 120,000 people from Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas has offered the clearest picture yet of the genes that drive type 2 diabetes.

July 5, 2016

High blood pressure in pregnancy linked to later health risks

Women with slightly elevated blood pressure during pregnancy could be more likely to develop so-called metabolic syndrome later, Chinese researchers say.

July 5, 2016

Testosterone gel boosts sexual desire and activity in older men

Older men with low testosterone levels and scant desire for sex report more interest and more sexual activity after testosterone therapy, according to a new study.

July 1, 2016

Self-compassion may help diabetics control their disease

Learning to be less harsh or judgmental and more compassionate to oneself may help people with diabetes manage their disease and stave off depression, a recent study suggests.