Working Overtime Could Raise Women's Diabetes Risk
MONDAY, July 2, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Working lots of overtime may get you appreciation from the boss, but it might be bad for your health. New research suggests that women whoRead More…
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Aggressive Treatment Doesn't Slow Type 2 Diabetes in Children: Study
TUESDAY, June 26, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Early and aggressive drug treatment does not slow progression of type 2 diabetes in obese children, researchers say. The new study included 91 obese diabetesRead More…
U.S. Smoking Rate Hits All-Time Low
TUESDAY, June 19, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Fewer than 14 percent of American adults smoked cigarettes in 2017, the lowest level seen since data collection started in 1965, government health officials reportedRead More…
One Blood Test Might Be Enough to Diagnose Diabetes
TUESDAY, June 19, 2018 (HealthDay News) — New research suggests that a single blood test could confirm type 2 diabetes, saving patients time and health care costs. Currently, it’s recommended that aRead More…
Diabetes Linked to Risk for Parkinson's Disease
WEDNESDAY, June 13, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Men and women with type 2 diabetes may face a significantly higher risk of developing Parkinson’s disease later in life, new British research suggests. TheRead More…
New Medicare Perk: Diabetes Prevention
TUESDAY, May 15, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Millions of U.S. seniors can now take part in a Medicare program designed to prevent prediabetes from progressing to type 2 diabetes. Almost half ofRead More…
Using Diet to Stave Off Diabetes
MONDAY, May 7, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Diabetes has become a worldwide epidemic, but you can protect yourself with a healthier diet. And the same type of diet can help you manageRead More…
FDA Approves AI Device to Spot Diabetic Eye Disease
THURSDAY, April 12, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Artificial intelligence software that can detect diabetes-related damage to the retina — called diabetic retinopathy — has been approved by the U.S. Food and DrugRead More…
Losing Excess Weight in Childhood Cuts Diabetes Risk
THURSDAY, April 5, 2018 (HealthDay News) — If an overweight child slims down before puberty, the risk of type 2 diabetes seems to slide away with the lost pounds. Later weight lossRead More…
Diabetes Now Affects 23 Million U.S. Adults
THURSDAY, March 29, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The latest tally of Americans adults affected by diabetes finds more than 23 million struggle with the blood sugar disease. Of those, the vast majorityRead More…
Annual Eye Exam Is Vital if You Have Diabetes
THURSDAY, March 8, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A yearly eye exam is a key part of diabetes treatment, experts say. Diabetic eye disease is the leading cause of blindness among people agedRead More…
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Big Strides Made in Diabetes Care
FRIDAY, Jan. 5, 2018 (HealthDay News) — This past year was a busy, productive one for diabetes research and care. “2017 was a year of progress in our understanding of diabetes andRead More…