Diabetes - Page 59

October 28, 2015

Mediterranean diet more effective than low-fat diet for slowing diabetes progression

For people recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, eating lots of olive oil, fish and whole grains slows progression of the disease more than restricting fat, according to a new analysis.

October 28, 2015

Mini payments may help teens manage type 1 diabetes

Teenagers with type 1 diabetes might take better care of themselves if they’re rewarded, new research suggests.

October 28, 2015

Study finds link between diabetes, napping

Daytime drowsiness and taking long naps during the day was associated with an increased prevalence of Type 2 diabetes, according to a review of past studies.

October 28, 2015

Google to develop wearable glucose-monitoring device

Google has announced that it plans to develop a bandage-sized wearable glucose monitoring device with DexCom, a manufacturer of continuous glucose monitoring systems, Medical News Today reported.

October 28, 2015

Over long term, diet and exercise are best to prevent diabetes

In a head-to-head comparison over 15 years, diet and exercise outperformed the drug metformin in preventing people at high risk for diabetes from developing the disease.

October 28, 2015

Autism could be linked with moms' diabetes during pregnancy

Diabetes that develops early in pregnancy may increase women's chances of having a child with autism, according to a new study.

October 28, 2015

Food tracking app links less sleeping to more eating

Even people who think they eat three meals a day may actually graze for most of their waking hours and consume fewer calories when they get more sleep, a small U.S. study suggests.

October 28, 2015

Night owls at higher risk of diabetes, other illnesses

Night owls may enjoy staying up late, but their belated bedtimes may be a detriment to their health in middle age, a new study finds.

October 28, 2015

Artificial pancreas provides better real-world control of type 1 diabetes

A system that combines frequent blood sugar measurements with software that varies the rate at which insulin is pumped into the body can significantly improve glucose control in type 1 diabetics, researchers say.

October 28, 2015

Food and medication insecurity tied to poor diabetes control

People without reliable sources of food and medicine are more likely to have poor control over their diabetes, compared to those without such concerns, according to a new study.