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Diabetics may have dangerously low levels of cholesterol in the brain
Date: 2010-12-02 00:00:00

Cholesterol testing may benefit diabetics, though not for the reasons that most would assume. Rather than having excessively high cholesterol, individuals with the metabolic disease may have unnaturally low levels of cholesterol in their brain, which could contribute to cognitive deficiencies.... Full Story

Study ties air pollution to diabetes
Date: 2010-12-06 00:00:00

Insulin testing has revealed that individuals who have been exposed to high levels of air pollution during adolescence may be more likely to become obese, develop insulin resistance and ultimately become diabetic.... Full Story

Few diabetics are aware of the heart health implications of smoking
Date: 2010-12-07 00:00:00

Diabetics who choose to smoke are significantly more likely to have poor insulin testing results and to develop heart health problems later in life. Despite this risk, many diabetic youths have not been warned of the dangers of tobacco by their doctor, and consequently continue smoking.... Full Story

New treatment strategy may help diabetics control their condition
Date: 2010-12-10 00:00:00

Diabetics may soon be able to reduce the amount of insulin testing they have to do with the help of a new medication, according to a new study from University of North Carolina researchers.... Full Story

Diabetics have better blood sugar control with help from disease management programs
Date: 2010-12-14 00:00:00

Disease management programs may help diabetics stick to insulin testing and other maintenance prescriptions, according to a new study from a team of French researchers.... Full Story

Birth control not linked to unhealthy insulin levels
Date: 2010-12-22 00:00:00

In recent years, the use of birth control has been connected to elevated insulin test results, prompting fears that the medications may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes. However, a team of researchers from the University of Texas has found that this may not necessarily be the case.... Full Story

Almonds may help individuals avoid diabetes
Date: 2010-12-23 00:00:00

Individuals who have received abnormal insulin test results and are at risk for developing diabetes may benefit from adding more almonds to their diet. A new study published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition has found that the nut may lower diabetes risk.... Full Story

When parents go hungry, the diabetes risk of future generations increases
Date: 2010-12-29 00:00:00

Individuals whose fathers or grandfathers were known to eat unhealthy diets may benefit from insulin testing. A new study from University of Massachusetts Medical School researchers has found that a father’s diet may affect his child’s metabolic function.... Full Story