High blood sugar increases dementia risk, regardless of diabetes status
By
Ashley Carman
Aug 09, 2013
Seniors with higher than average blood sugar levels have an 18% increased risk for dementia, according to a new study.
Care improvements reduce amputations
By
John O'Connor
Aug 01, 2013
Advances in diabetic foot ulcer treatments are helping reduce lower-extremity amputations, a new study finds. Researchers at the University of Iowa Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation studied...
Personalized approach tames diabetes
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 01, 2013
An individualized approach to diabetes treatment results in dramatically better results in adults over age 70 with Type 2 diabetes, a new study finds.
Early diabetes signs often missed in those with Alzheimer’s, researcher says
By
Ashley Carman
Jul 16, 2013
A Georgetown University neurologist “was shocked” to find 48% of his study enrollees showed signs of undiagnosed prediabetes and diabetes.
Coming soon: a Breathalyzer for diabetes?
Jun 12, 2013
University of Pittsburgh researchers are developing a Breathalyzer than can detect and possibly monitor diabetes.
FDA panel gives diabetes drug Avandia a limited victory
Jun 12, 2013
A Food and Drug Administration advisory panel has voted to ease measures that limit patient access to the diabetes pill Avandia.
Avandia gets FDA win, but is unlikely to dominate market again
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 10, 2013
A Food and Drug Administration advisory panel has voted to ease measures that limit patient access to the diabetes pill Avandia. Many panelists, however, said precautions are still needed.
Five-day COPD treatment quells flare-ups, reduces side effects, researchers find
By
McKnight's Staff
May 23, 2013
Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease flare-ups do better with a shorter round of prednisone, researchers have found.
Investigators find wound healing ‘switch’
By
John O'Connor
May 01, 2013
Researchers recently identified a molecular “switch” mechanism that takes place during successful wound care healing. The discovery is likely to aid in the understanding of how wounds get better,...
Early dementia, diabetes linked
By
McKnight's Staff
May 01, 2013
Diabetics are at risk of developing dementia earlier and dying sooner, according to research in the American Journal of Epidemiology.