Diabetes News

Arthritis drug may fight diabetes

A generic drug widely prescribed for arthritis shows promise in treating type 2 diabetes, according to US researchers.

Intense diabetes treatment no help

Adding drugs to drive blood pressure and blood-fats lower than current targets did not prevent heart problems in diabetics, a study has found.

Taste, smell linked to diabetes

A mutation that affects how the body responds when a person smells or tastes food may play a role in the development of type 2 diabetes in some people, US researchers report.

Cooldrink fuels rise in diabetes

Increasing consumption of sugary soft drinks has contributed to 130 000 new cases of diabetes and 14 000 new cases of heart disease in the last decade.

Lunchtime coffee fights diabetes

Drinking coffee cuts diabetes risk, new research confirms, but you may need to enjoy your java with lunch if you want to get any benefit.

Whole grains fight diabetes risk

Brown rice is better than white rice at reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes, but whole grains are the most effective at lowering the risk, study findings show.

FDA: No new conclusions on Avandia

The FDA said it is reviewing data on possible heart risks with GlaxoSmithKline Plc's controversial diabetes drug, Avandia, but has not reached any conclusions yet.

Diabetes to hit poor countries hard

Diabetes and its complications - such as strokes and heart disease - will place an enormous financial burden on poorer countries in years to come, researchers warned in a report.

Avandia maker knew of heart risk

A Senate report said that drug maker GlaxoSmithKline knew of possible heart attack risks tied to Avandia, its diabetes medication, years before such evidence became public.

Avandia raises heart risk

The blockbuster type 2 diabetes drug Avandia raises users' odds for heart attack and heart failure and should be removed from the market, according to US government reports.

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