Health News Archives

Blood Sugar Control Helps Diabetics Preserve Sight
Close monitoring means type 1 patients can avoid retinopathy, study suggests

Aspirin Doesn’t Guard Diabetics Against Heart Disease
Second study found vitamins E, C did little to protect healthy men, either

Coated Stents Best for Heart Patients With Diabetes
Were safer, more effective than bare metal ones, study shows

Diabetes, Hypertension Hasten Death in Alzheimer’s Patients
They're more than twice as likely to die sooner, study finds

Fish Twice a Week Cuts Diabetics’ Kidney Risks
Dietary change enhances blood glucose control, study finds

Too Few Understand Diabetes’ Dangers
Americans more fearful of shark bites than this common, potentially lethal disease, survey shows

Cost of Diabetes Care Has Doubled
Newer, more expensive drugs, rising rates of blood sugar disease to blame, study finds

Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes Updated
Lifestyle changes, the drug metformin remain recommended initial therapy

Spices, Herbs Boost Health for Diabetics
Study finds antioxidants lower inflammation caused by high blood sugar

High-Risk Kids, Diabetics Need Regular Blood Pressure Checks
Experts offer guidance during hypertension meeting