Adequate shuteye is linked to healthier food choices in study

And excess consumption of saturated fats raises obesity risk, researchers find

Reports of kidney problems for those using Byetta prompted action

Survey finds abundant myths about debilitating disease

Use of Aranesp should be reserved for the most seriously ill, experts say

Type 1 less likely in kids whose moms favored these foods, study found

Lifestyle changes really do work to prevent type 2, experts say

Physical activity may not protect heart from complications of extra weight, study finds

French study suggesting delayed progression gets guarded response from U.S. experts

Middle-aged women have more heart attacks than in past, but are more likely to survive, studies show

Combo of diet, exercise and injections helped non-diabetics shed pounds, study finds

Once-a-day dose optimal when treatment with the hormone becomes necessary, study finds

But so far resveratrol works only as an injection into the brain of mice, study finds

Deaths also more common among those with chronic diseases, study finds

Quality of life declined in nursing home residents who received artificial kidney treatment: study

Quality of local food stores and parks influences risk, research shows

Findings could lead to better diabetes treatments, researchers predict

Former pros have lower risk of heart disease, suggesting early fitness pays off, researcher says

What it means for you and baby

Scientists extend lifespan of female mice and thwart diseases of old age in both sexes

Women, babies alike benefit when therapy goes to more than just severe cases, experts say

Investing in employee health cuts medical costs and ups productivity, heart experts say

State-by-state report finds too few people meet fruit and veggie guidelines

Reason behind gender difference isn't clear, researchers say

Study adds to evidence of possible link between thiazolidinediones and bone fractures, researchers say

Toxin from the deadly Brazilian wandering spider may improve erections, researchers say

Tests in mice and men link sugar to hypertension and say time of day may matter, too

Avoiding diabetes, high blood pressure can add years to life, researchers say

Researchers cite a win-win for health care and obesity, but beverage industry balks at proposal

Metformin, insulin have little effect on risk factor for heart disease, study finds

Metformin-chemo combination shrinks tumors, delays recurrence in mice: study

Newly discovered gene affects insulin resistance, study finds

They're more likely to have conditions that complicate treatment, researchers say

Exercise also improves symptoms and related risk factors, study finds

Lab results indicate that juice/bacteria combination could help people, too

After age 70, body mass index is less effective in identifying unhealthy weight levels, researchers say

Molecule in fat tissues spurs chronic inflammation that gives rise to disease, researchers say

Reduced need for meds, helped some lose weight compared to low-fat diet

New findings replicate similar data for women, experts say

Overreaction in gut noted in study of people with type 1 version of disease

Youngest member of popular Jonas Brothers band speaks about life with the condition

Abnormal test results in those without gestational diabetes signals future heart risk, researcher says.

How you can help

Microneedles could deliver meds safely and painlessly, researchers say

Diabetes drug shouldn't be used when there's a safer alternative, study says

Fact versus fiction

Good diet, no smoking, regular exercise lower chronic disease risk by 80%, CDC study finds

But researchers must figure out how to keep new beta cells under control

Take gradual steps to help improve your health

Increased excretion of IgM foretells serious cardiovascular issues: study

Lab study may point to new direction for diabetes treatment

Whether it causes the disease or is simply a marker for obesity is unclear

High cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and smoking raise Alzheimer's risk

But another study finding suggests insulin treatment could boost the risk

What to do when another illness strikes

Expert urges additional programs, and coverage, for health effects

A once-daily tablet to help control blood sugar

Combo linked to higher risk for hyperglycemia hospitalization in study

Rates of serious complications drop with intensive therapy, study shows

Understanding the link may someday lead to a cure, studies suggest

Animal tests suggest humanin could have therapeutic benefits

Midsection weight gain could increase their risk of type 2 diabetes, researchers warn

'Sox17' gene could further pancreatic research, study suggests

Two common supplements lower body fat, build muscle in obese older women with diabetes, researchers find

Patients benefit from shared information with doctors, Canadian study shows

Higher levels of adiponectin linked in studies to lower incidence of type 2 diabetes

Prevent infection and other problems

Possible causes of disorder should now include celiac disease, study suggests

Older stem cell lines eligible for U.S. research dollars, NIH says

When blood sugar is elevated, but not high enough for full-blown diabetes

Study explores weight problems faced by youngsters with the disease

Study uncovers possible benefit, though, in stemming vision loss

There's no conclusive evidence that Lantus causes malignancy, agency says

Eight of 10 states with highest number of obese adults are in the South, report says

Storyline tackles lack of information about the disease in the Hispanic community

Hypoglycemia likely a sign of additional illness, suggest experts

A potential complication of diabetes

Biomarker might predict how type 2 patients will respond to drugs, study shows

Doing so can sabotage your health

Research shows procedure is no more dangerous than other routine surgeries

A possible precursor to diabetes and heart disease

How they differ

Finding has implications for men with low levels of the hormone, experts say

Combined diet, exercise and injection had best results in study

Gestational diabetes risk higher in moms-to-be who snore, study finds

Toxin ups cortisol levels, encourages insulin resistance, study finds

Reviews show it wasn't to blame for excess deaths in one trial, but when therapy starts could be key

Government report finds they have higher incidence of illness, fewer options for care

Lifestyle plays key role, study confirms, and a new 'calculator' helps gauge risk

Liraglutide mimics effects of a natural hormone, researchers say

Study finds medicines typically do as well as surgery, especially in less severe cases

More than seven drinks a week raises odds 60% over teetotalers, researchers say

But study found diabetes drug didn't increase chances of heart disease, death

A1C screen tracks blood sugar over time, with no fasting required

Put them in a secure container

Findings might someday help overweight humans, too, experts say

Suggestions for meals away from home

Twice as many kids under age 5 could be affected by 2020, researchers warn

Ultrasound shows damage tied to rising odds for stroke, heart attack, researchers say

Most women should keep active while pregnant, experts say

Study finds, though, that disorder often goes undiagnosed

Researchers suggest that findings could alter treatment methods

Triglycerides better predictor of neuropathy than blood glucose levels, study suggests

Overnight procedure allows longer filtering, which experts prefer

It prevents many complications of chronic disease, experts say

Analysis shows even small improvements may prevent eye, kidney and nerve damage

With wealth and education come fewer chronic problems, study finds

Suggestions for travel

More lost time signals need for workplace interventions, experts say

Vitamins C, E block creation of free radicals that promote insulin sensitivity, researchers say

Society should consider ways to mitigate the effects, experts say

Helps control blood sugar via the brain

The adjustment may take time

Discovery of 2 gene variants that kill off protective hormone could lead to new treatments

Injections appear to be safe, but more research needed

As population ages, even small changes affect incidence, study finds

Many are waiting years after a diagnosis to fill a first prescription, study finds

Finding need not limit prevention of blindness, experts say

Study found diabetics who discontinued drug had less treatment, worse management of disease

'Brown' fat, previously unknown in adults, revs up calorie-burning, experts say

Use of Avandia, Actos tied to a retinal disorder, study finds

Study found high-fiber, low-sugar regimen reduced risk factors

Prescriptions rose by more than 15 percent in 3 years, researchers say

U.S. agency compiles comparison of therapies for both doctors and patients

Blood pressure control was worse with newer scheduling option, study finds

Chinese scientists used bacteria to strip the drink of carbs

But most do little to reduce risks of getting blood sugar disease, survey finds

Very ill patients have higher mortality when glucose is too strictly controlled, study finds

Major study finds an effect, but critics say meat offers important nutrients

Study finds that for some groups, survival odds after angioplasty are not as great

Discovery in mice could offer clues to effects of aging, experts say

The body's response can affect your blood sugar

Survey shows they suffer consequences of delaying doctor visits, filling prescriptions

Whether method might someday help people awaits further study

Blood pressure and cholesterol should be controlled more aggressively, study suggests

'Diabesity' renders them more prone to heart attacks than their predecessors, researchers say

Less than 6 hours of slumber per night heightened the odds, study found

Fewer repeat procedures were needed in people with peripheral arterial disease, study finds

Expert urges people to modify lifestyle after reports find a connection

Scientists applaud his action, which is expected to kick-start efforts to unlock therapeutic potential

Researchers applaud his action, which is expected to kick-start efforts to unlock therapeutic potential

Corn syrup more easily metabolizes to fat in liver, which may trigger disease, study says

Surge in anxiety-linked hormone worsens blood sugar level, researchers suggest

Drugs blocking this communication may offer therapeutic benefits, mouse study finds

Study finds it alters levels of hormones, could raise risk of obesity, diabetes and heart disease

Factors that increase a person's risk of heart disease and diabetes

Prefilled with Apidra, a rapid-acting insulin

Study was based on more than 11,000 low-income mothers

CDC annual report on nation's health focuses on those aged 18 to 29

Close monitoring can keep problem from advancing, experts say

Who should be on it

Ask your doctor if you should drink at all

Move by Obama expected to kick-start efforts to unlock therapeutic potential

Suggestions to prevent hypoglycemia

Study says 1890s antibiotic could prove effective in treating MS

In lab study, diabetes treatments are found to slow damage

Stress, mood affect cytokine regulators underlying resting habits, study says

Moms may face chance of hypertension, diabetes and blood clots, study says

In study, aerobics, resistance training lowered risk of insulin resistance, improved motor function

13% of people over 20 now have the condition, while 30% are pre-diabetic, study finds

People with raised glucose scored worse on cognition tests, study found

Studies find three separate links with sleep apnea

How lighting up can worsen your health

Test might one day replace current blood tests, researchers say

Preventing obesity boosts blood vessel function even without weight loss, study says

Adults gulping an average of 300 calories every day, study finds

Study found impairments were mild, but they could signal later trouble

Treatment may reduce risk of cardiovascular disease

But consumers are still paying more for out-of-pocket expenses, reports say

Cutting calories can cut down on pounds in middle age, study says

Care for aging people with the disease falls short, study finds

But deaths from heart disease, cancer show encouraging drop

Yet simple lifestyle changes can make all the difference

And exercise might help offset the effect, study suggests

Surgery could help them avoid long-term complications of blood sugar disease, scientists say

Brisk walking, limiting TV seems to benefit this high-risk group

Deficiency can increase bone fracture risk, researchers say

Vascular cognitive impairment impedes ability to organize thoughts, but it is preventable

Despite conflicting studies, diabetes groups say good glycemic control still best course

Here are some warning signs

Companies must now show their drugs don't increase chances of cardiac trouble

Signs that you should see a medical professional

Blood pressure, cholesterol control may be type 2 diabetics' best bet, researchers say

Finding adds weight to belief that longevity runs in families

Another study finds type 2 diabetes increases cancer death risk

Should older people and those with diabetes have the weight-loss surgery?

One protein was protective, the other not, researchers found

And those conditions take toll on the heart, study says

Both Avandia and Actos lower bone density, new analysis shows

If connection holds up, it might lead to cures, researchers say

CDC study projects that by 2050, up to 16 million people will have vision problems

But effect for women not same, as study cites obesity as possible cause

Common nerve problem best diagnosed with combination of assessments, researchers say

You may be able to prevent diabetes from coming back

Dutch researchers made the connection after studying adults ages 70 to 79

Prescription meds, supplements can also trigger acute organ failure, study says

Suggestions for what you should eat

Genetic variation identifies those with poor glucose control likely to have artery disease

Tab is $4,174 more a year, but study says proper management, lifestyle changes can help

A similar diabetes drug, Actos, doesn't seem to carry same dangers, study finds

Proper storage helps maintain effectiveness

Traditional risk factors, such as obesity, are just as useful, studies find

Weight-loss procedure may change fertility, nutritional needs, study suggests

Experiments in mice show Gleevec and Sutent reverse, prevent autoimmune disease

Close monitoring means type 1 patients can avoid retinopathy, study suggests

Trees, parks get inner city kids moving, study finds

Keeping physically active may help to tackle health threats, study says

Were safer, more effective than bare metal ones, study shows

Second study found vitamins E, C did little to protect healthy men, either

Epidemic linked to hypertension, obesity, diabetes, study shows

Even though they have risk factors that could lead to coronary problems, study finds

It's when blood sugar levels are rising, but disease can still be prevented, CDC says

Injections of apelin appear to be similar to insulin, study says

They're more than twice as likely to die sooner, study finds

Dietary change enhances blood glucose control, study finds

Obesity and its complications driving the trend, researchers say

It doubles the chances of having a heavy baby, study finds

BPA widely used in baby bottles, food containers; has been linked to diabetes, heart disease

Suggestions to help you adjust

Public Citizen cites liver failure deaths, other risks of adverse events for diabetes drug

These include lung diseases, heart disease, pneumonia and gastrointestinal woes

The obesity epidemic is fueling the type 2 disease epidemic, officials say

Obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease can all cloud symptoms, study says

Americans more fearful of shark bites than this common, potentially lethal disease, survey shows

Newer, more expensive drugs, rising rates of blood sugar disease to blame, study finds

Lifestyle changes, the drug metformin remain recommended initial therapy

A quarter haven't seen vision specialist in 2 years, survey finds

Experts offer guidance during hypertension meeting

Study finds antioxidants lower inflammation caused by high blood sugar

Study contradicts current recommendations; expert suggests change

Risk of abdominal aortic aneurysm is 8 times higher than in nonsmokers, study says

Finding suggests need for more careful screening for these patients, researcher says

Study suggests poor self-care partly to blame

Early study finds it appears to sustain insulin production in the newly diagnosed.

Snacks, drinks sold not helping fight against childhood obesity, researcher notes

Heavy men with high output of the hormone had quadruple the death risk, study found

Pelvic size may also play role in further chance of Caesarean delivery, study finds

Retinopathy is a potentially blinding complication, but Atacand may help

Study cites benefits for type 2 patients seeking to avoid cardiovascular problems

Could be approved for U.S. market by next year, researcher says

Help keep blood glucose under control

Pentazocine's effects on eye health called 'phenomenal,' study concludes

The treatment had no effect in keeping the disease at bay, researchers say

More smoking, hypertension, diabetes may explain statistics, study says

Rats fed herbal extract showed significant decrease in blood sugar levels

Mouse study uncovers new class of hormones that could reverse obesity-related disease

Help prevent problems

Intestinal liner leads to significant drops in blood sugar levels, researcher says

Study compared these formulations to long-acting insulin and other medications

Study finds change in med use, improper stomach pouch size are likely causes

When you should call a doctor

Studies show it works but cost, long-term effectiveness unclear

A period of strict management with drugs has effects that last long after therapy ends, study finds

12 years sooner for the most obese, new research finds

Device sends out readings every 5 minutes round the clock, researchers say

But Byetta has also been linked recently to patient deaths

Study found telmisartan offered slight benefit for those unable to take ACE inhibitors

Age a key factor, but group cites other risks during August disease awareness month

Brings death toll to 6 associated with diabetes drug; exact cause unknown

More likely to make insulin-resistant proteins, study says

Researchers say feat could lead to treatment for diabetes

Analysis of 29 previous studies found no significant difference in hospital death rates

Possible reasons for excessive thirst

Using these levels as markers could help clinicians better treat patients, Chinese study finds

How to prepare

Even low levels, like those found in U.S., could boost the odds, study finds

Clumsiness at age 7, below-par motor skills at 11 linked to weight gain later, study says

Disease may contribute to neuronal damage, brain atrophy, study suggests

And the improvements in blood sugar and blood pressure last, even if weight comes back

Take good care of yourself during pregnancy

HbA1c analysis doesn't require fasting, could ID millions who don't know they have disease

Had fewer side effects than corticosteroids, study finds

And that can mean missed care, fading health, earlier death, experts say

Women 3 to 4 times more likely to deliver baby with at least one problem, U.S. study finds

Fruits, vegetables, exercise reduce chances of blood sugar disease, studies find

More men, women may develop Alzheimer's than previously thought, researchers say

Antioxidants in date sugar, dark brown sugars help control blood pressure, heart disease

Finding could offer new treatments for other autoimmune disorders, study says

Goal is to prevent progression to the full-blown disease and its huge costs

Within five years, $16 billion a year could be saved, report claims

One-quarter of Americans report being obese, CDC report says

It may prove an easy, less invasive means of detecting retinopathy, other woes

They're particularly vulnerable to diabetes-linked vision loss, experts warn

Even patients without diabetes face 4-fold increase in death, major complications

Both conditions cause significant decrease in body's ability to repair sperm DNA, studies find

Higher levels of fetuin-A were linked to later disease development, study found

Impact has yet to be felt, since type 2 course may take 10 years to show, study says

Wants long-term studies to assure medications don't raise cardiovascular risks

Publication aimed at assisting the 1 in 8 Hispanics with type 2 disease

Communicates with pump to deliver insulin

Rats fed junk food had higher cholesterol, blood fats into adulthood, British study finds

Out-of-control enzymes do damage in both conditions, study finds

Number tripled, and they find a link to other conditions such as asthma, diabetes

Researchers urge countries to make condition a public health priority

Antioxidant vitamins counter cognitive decline, but experts say eating healthy is better

57 million more had pre-diabetes, but education drive making inroads, CDC says

Certain DNA raises the odds of this cluster of heart risk factors, experts say

Patients who dropped most pounds went off diabetes meds and into remission, study found

And doctors need to be aware of the connection, study says

Metformin delayed first menstruation, cut body fat for those at risk of insulin resistance

French researchers say antibodies linked to disease found in Sub-Saharan Africans

Study finds higher rate of impairment among diabetics

Those with highest levels at almost twice the risk, regardless of diabetes, study finds

They have poorer control of risk factors, less likely to get cholesterol-lowering meds

7-year study found staying in good shape more important than weight

Fasting blood glucose test less reliable than glucose stress test in detecting prediabetes

It's low blood sugar, a frequent complication of diabetes

Study found doctors with patients of both races still showed disparities in outcomes

Longer-lasting exenatide maintained glucose levels, helped patients lose weight, study reports

Use of rosiglitazone showed 59.5% reduced risk of retina damage

Those 55 to 75 with type 2 disease have same odds for condition, regardless of screening

Group pushes new clinical practices to have patients presenting with one checked for other

Math converts two systems into better measurement, study says

Periodontal disease associated with higher levels of insulin resistance, studies say

Finding may prove a major advance in type 1 diabetes research, study says

Copies of variant don't boost type 2 diabetes risk but could suggest its causes

But experts say controlling glucose levels is key for most diabetics

Chances doubled, especially for older males, Dutch study finds

Type 1 disease less prevalent in populations living nearer equator, study finds

Almost 25 percent of participants saw urine protein levels lowered significantly

Diabetics must stay on track

The eating plan is rich in fruits and vegetables and low in animal products

New testing methods would offer help to millions of diabetics who are missed

Those treated with sirolimus faced up to 66% increased risk of disease after operation

Natural compounds called flavanols may be responsible for the benefit, study says

Finding could help research into soaring obesity, diabetes rates, study says

But more studies on cardiovascular risks needed, report says

Among people at high risk, healthy eating and exercise can delay disease, researchers say

Type 1 patients did better than those having kidney replacement alone

Condition can lead to heart attack and stroke, researchers note

Only half of patients had their therapy changed as needed, study found

Study participants lived insulin-free for at least a year or two

Findings may help efforts to develop new ways to treat the disease

Nutrient restriction triggers pathway involved with life span, study finds

Risk for retinal vein blockage more than doubles when these conditions go untreated

Painful joint condition hinders exercise that helps manage both conditions, experts say

Study finds it plays key role in development of defective cells in type 2 diabetics

Finding suggests careful use of blood-boosting drugs in anemia patients

Even non-diabetic levels may cause problems, study finds

Regular screenings may help prevent irreversible nerve damage

It begins during pregnancy

Older adults battling illnesses more likely to make up lost slumber during day

Diabetes drug Avandia linked to fractures, while bone drug Fosamax is tied to irregular heartbeat

More women are overweight as they conceive, raising complication risks, study finds

Meds they take, changes in biological clock put many at risk for serious disease

High levels are major source of cardiovascular death risk in those with chronic disease

Canadian team develops simple test to identify those at risk

Mouse study concludes weight gain is an early symptom, not a direct cause

Work could lead to better understanding of autoimmune diseases, researchers say

Retinopathy more than doubled the risk of heart problems, study found

With prices rising, group offers tips that save dollars, make sense

Discovery of biological pathways could lead to treatments for other autoimmune diseases

Signs that you may be diabetic

But jury still out on whether it makes difference in high-risk groups, study finds

French study in rats finds olanzapine changes metabolism in weeks

Suggestions for diabetics

Higher concentrations correlated with lower organ function, study concludes

But this new study of diabetes drug doesn't prove it's safe, critics say

Many have high percentages of body fat, leaving them prone to heart disease, diabetes

Study focused on more than 17,000 people with coronary artery disease or diabetes

Actos better at fighting plaque build-up than older medication, study finds

Danger level same as non-diabetics who already have had a heart attack, study says

Finding shows respiratory system suffers collateral damage from blood sugar disease

Participants preferred it to product requiring three injections a day

But it's not too late to protect yourself and your family, experts say

Supplements and sunlight influence development of some autoimmune disorders, study says

Studies in worms are shedding new light on the hormone's role in lifespan

Insulin levels hike very fast when daily physical activity declines, Danish study found.

Have an advance plan

Managing medications when sick can keep complications at arm's length, group advises

Data covering 34 years shows parental history, overweight are markers for adult disease

U.S. studies show they're keeping good track of daily blood sugar levels, while avoiding heart disease

It does so outside of normal diabetes risk factors, such as obesity, study finds

Complicated daily regimens lower their quality of life, survey finds

Peripheral arterial disease is common and sometimes deadly, researchers say

Older males at especially high risk for nighttime awakenings, study finds