October 27, 2015 US Task Force advises blood sugar tests for overweight adults The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) now recommends blood sugar testing for all overweight adults ages 40 to 70 even if they don't have symptoms of diabetes.
October 27, 2015 FDA warns of severe joint pain risk with DPP-4 diabetes drugs A class of diabetes drugs that include Merck & Co Inc's Januvia have been linked with severe joint pain, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
October 27, 2015 UN says world eating excess sugar, suggests cutting 5-10 percent from diet Put down the donut. And while you're at it, skip the breakfast cereal, fruit juice, beer and ketchup.
October 27, 2015 Smoking worsens diabetes complications, but quitting may help People with type 2 diabetes who smoke have significantly higher risks of heart disease, stroke, and death than diabetic non-smokers, a new study shows.
October 27, 2015 Deadly epidemic: Are you at risk for diabetes? Wednesday is World Diabetes Day, so it’s important to educate yourself on one of the fastest-growing health epidemics across the globe. But for millions of people, diabetes doesn’t have to be a fact of life – it’s avoidable – with some simple diet and lifestyle changes
October 27, 2015 Tips to prevent diabetes in kids Cases of Type 2 diabetes in children are on the rise, and it’s more important than ever for parents to learn the signs and symptoms. Dr. Manny talks with Dr. Dyan Hes about tips to prevent diabetes in children
October 27, 2015 FDA approves diabetes pill that eliminates excess sugar through urine The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved a new diabetes drug from Bristol-Myers Squibb and AstraZeneca that uses a novel approach to reduce blood sugar.
October 27, 2015 More evidence links smoking cessation to lowered diabetes risk While smoking is linked to an increased risk of developing diabetes, this risk appears to drop over the long term once cigarette use stops, a review of evidence suggests.
October 27, 2015 The shocking truth about the sugars in your ‘health foods’ The average American consumes about 31 teaspoons of sugar a day-- more than twice what the World Health Organization recommends. Fox’s Julie Banderas sits down with Damon Gameau, the director and star of “That Sugar Film,” to learn the real effect sugar is having on our bodies
October 27, 2015 FDA approves mid-stage trial of vaccine to reverse type 1 diabetes Diabetes researchers are hoping that an almost century-old vaccine for preventing tuberculosis may also reverse type 1 diabetes.
