Recent studies have suggested that oxidative stress may contribute to the development of type 2 diabetes. Researchers investigated whether dietary intake of antioxidants was associated with the risk of type...
While evidence has shown that diabetes prevention strategies such as the use of insulin-sensitizing medications and lifestyle modifications have short-term protective effects against diabetes and...
The consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages has increased world-wide, but research on the negative health effects of these drinks remains controversial. Researchers sought to investigate this association...
In a recent study, researchers assessed outcomes and clinical characteristics among patients diagnosed with diabetes following pancreatic diseases, and compared clinical characteristics to those found in...
In a new study, researchers evaluated the effects of bariatric surgery on diabetes and insulin use among patients with severe obesity. Findings were presented at Obesity Week 2017.
Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) progressively declines in most patients with type 2 diabetes, and a more rapid decline in eGFR can raise the risks for uremia and end-stage renal disease in these...
Older adults make up 60% to 70% of the population with diabetes in the VA and DoD. This population is significantly larger than the general population with diabetes.
Although diabetes is a known cause of chronic kidney disease, it is not yet known to what extent chronic kidney disease can be attributed to diabetes vs comorbid conditions, such as older age and...
In a recent analysis, researchers compared glycemic control and adherence rates in patients with type 2 diabetes who used bolus insulin before, during, or after meals.
