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Sobering news from a federally funded study of nearly 700 youths with Type 2 diabetes found that it's extremely hard to keep the disease under control. Even a common diabetes pill failed to keep blood sugar at safe levels in half of them.
New research sends a stark warning to overweight teens: If you develop diabetes, you'll have a very tough time keeping it under control.
New research gives clear proof that weight-loss surgery can reverse and possibly cure diabetes, and doctors say the operation should be offered sooner to more people with the disease — not just as a last resort.
Foot and leg amputations were once a fairly common fate for diabetics, but new government research shows a dramatic decline in limbs lost to the disease, probably due to better treatments.
Celebrity cook that she was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes three years ago has people talking, including TODAY’s Professionals: Star Jones, Donny Deutsch, and Dr. Nancy Snyderman. Deen had already been the target of criticism — particularly from acerbic chef Anthony Bourdain — for the high content of fat, sugar and salt in her Southern-style recipes, and the clamor has only grown louder since she admitted she has diabetes, for which a diet high in fat is a major risk factor.
Celebrity chef Paula Deen on Wednesday pledged a portion of her earnings from a lucrative endorsement deal with a diabetes drugmaker to the nonprofit American Diabetes Association.
Paula Deen, the Southern belle of butter and heavy cream, is making no apologies for waiting three years to disclose she has diabetes while continuing to dish up deep-fried cheesecake and other high-calorie, high-fat recipes on TV.
The Tohono Indian Nation in south central Arizona is turning to old tribal ways to solve a modern health problem.
In a story Nov. 13 about global diabetes, The Associated Press erroneously reported the number of cases that the International Diabetes Federation predicts in 2030. The group predicts there will be 552 million cases of the disease, not 522 million cases.
The International Diabetes Federation predicts that at least one in 10 adults could have diabetes by 2030, according to its latest statistics.
Cause Celeb highlights a celebrity’s work on behalf of a specific cause. This week, we speak with WNBA star Alana Beard of the Washington Mystiques about her involvement with .
Mary Hyde, 64, recalls her mother’s response after hearing Hyde had been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes.
The first combination pill for the millions of people with the dangerous combination of diabetes and high cholesterol won U.S. approval Friday, offering convenience — and savings — to patients taking multiple pills.
The evidence linking the most common form of diabetes and the risk for Alzheimer's disease has been growing for years. in the journal Neurology makes the case even stronger.
An estimated 366 million people worldwide now suffer from diabetes and the global epidemic is getting worse, health officials said Tuesday.
Federal health regulators have concerns about bladder and breast cancer seen in patients taking an experimental diabetes pill from Bristol-Myers Squibb and AstraZeneca.
The number of adults worldwide with diabetes has more than doubled in three decades, jumping to an estimated 347 million, a new study says.
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor was seven years old and living in the South Bronx when she found she was thirsty all the time. Soon after, she started wetting her bed at night.
When Bob Krause turned 90 last week, it was by virtue of an unflagging determination and a mentality of precision that kept his body humming after being diagnosed with diabetes as a boy.
A British doctor is hoping to battle obesity in babies still in the womb by giving their heavy mothers pills to prevent more weight gain.
The Perfected Self: The End of TemptationMY YOUNGER BROTHER DAN gradually put on weight over a decade, reaching 230 pounds two years ago, at the age of 50. Given his 5-foot-6 frame, that put him 45 pounds above the U.S. National Institutes of Health's threshold of obesity. Accompanying this dubious milestone were a di …
Coffee may help reduce risk of type 2 diabetesResearchers say ingredient other than caffeine is responsible for benefit
HOPE LOVE MUSIC: Join Clear Channel and City of Hope to fight against cancer, diabetes and HIV/AIDS#ope
HOPE LOVE MUSIC: Join Clear Channel and City of Hope to fight against cancer, diabetes and HIV/AIDS#hope
The fatter the nation is, the more you pay – USATODAY.comAre we paying a "fat tax" through our medical insurance?
Why mid-life health kicks can WRECK men's bodies: Jogging and low-fat food will make you fatter and damage your heart Hitting 40 marks a turning point for many men and their health. Their metabolism slows, leading to the dreaded belly and the first signs of ageing and long-term disease — raised blood cholesterol and high blood pressure — begin to appear. Last week, came the gloom …
Overhead Bin - TSA blasted over security equipment spending"many travelers find airport screening an annoying and frustrating experience but for 16-year-old Savannah Barry, a recent trip proved both humiliating and potentially life-threatening."
New Study Tells Us What Oingo Boingo Already Knew – Americans Hate Healthcare Mandates Cause Nothing Bad Ever Happens To Us (VIDEO)A study released by the Aflac insurance company showed the real reason that Americans hate the healthcare mandate. It also shows the real reason behind Republicanism. It seems that with exceptions for terrorism, Iran, the Bird Flu and the rapture (which, I guess is a go …
Popular Drug Creates Over 60,000 New Diabetics Each YearOne in four Americans aged 45 and older take statin drugs to lower cholesterol and to "prevent heart disease." You should know that there are serious risks involved with taking these drugs, a fact that even the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is now acknowledging.
Popular Kids' Drinks to AvoidHere's a look at some of the sugary drinks kids favor, along with tips on building better beverage habits. Hi-C. These little cartons may deliver all the vitamin C your kid needs in a day, but Hi-C is only 10 percent juice. A single 6.75-ounce serving contains 90 calories and …
Diabetes threatens to 'bankrupt' NHS within a generationDiabetes will consume £16.9bn of the NHS's budget and threaten to "bankrupt" the service within a generation because so many people are being diagnosed with the disease, according to research. The cost of treating it will soar from £9.8bn as the number of diabetics …
Inside the Body of Henry VIIIThe questions up for grabs are: Did Henry have diabetes? How about syphilis? A hormonal disorder? What effect did those jousting injuries have? Why couldn’t his wives conceive or stay pregnant? Why was he so fat? Why was he so angry?? They start with …
Foot Tendon Injury Forces Golfer Jason Day to Drop Out of MastersA foot tendon injury has forced the mid-round withdrawal of Australian golfer Jason Day from the US Masters.
Intense diabetes treatment pays off in long runStudy: Tight blood sugar control after diagnosis drives big benefits later
U.S. Opts Not to Ban BPA in Canned FoodsBisphenol A (BPA) will continue to be a part of the US diet. Today the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it would not ban the chemical from food and beverage containers. BPA is a ubiquitous chemical that has been linked to a range of conditions, includ …
Bariatric Surgery helps in treating Type 2 DiabetesGriffin Hospital Bariatrics shares how their bariatric weight loss services have helped diabetes patients, especially as related to recent studies.
Body Clock Strength Impacts Bipolar DisorderA new study published in the open access journal PLoS ONE reveals a novel link between lithium, bipolar disorder and circadian rhythm.
All red meat is bad for you, new study says - latimes.comEating red meat — any amount and any type — appears to significantly increase the risk of premature death, according to a long-range study that examined the eating habits and health of more than 110,000 adults for more than 20 years.For instance, adding just one 3-o …
High Altitude Gardening: Mountain VeggiesMountain growing seasons are very short so we gardeners need to get creative.√ The veggies we need to grow are rarely, if ever, featured in nurseries.
Many diabetes-related amputations preventableBetter care could save more toes, feet and legs, experts say
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