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July 2008
Heart failure outcomes worse in diabetics: study
Vitamins block post-meal grogginess in diabetics
US advisers urge higher bar for new diabetes drugs
Tougher U.S. rules for diabetes drugs debated

June 2008
Fatty liver in kids tied to metabolic syndrome
Pros and cons of the Pill tricky for black women
Diabetes linked to cognitive decline in seniors
Poor diabetes control may put elderly at risk for TB
Diabetes vaccine shows promise in mice: study
New US estimates show diabetes affects 24 million
Enhanced depression care advised for very ill diabetics
[CLIN] - Rate and degree of weight loss after gastric bypass governs diabetes outcome
Many diabetic Latinas lack nutrition knowledge
Testosterone gel benefits some men with diabetes
Obesity surgery for diabetes is a tough sell
Herpes may trigger unusual form of diabetes-study
Diabetes linked to depression risk and vice versa
Hearing often impaired in adults with diabetes
Diabetes, heart risk lower with newer antipsychotic
Type 2 diabetes screening not recommended in most cases
Doctors play a part in racial disparities in diabetes
Diabetic weight-loss plan yields long-term success
Sanofi's Acomplia drug helps in diabetes -study
Blood test recommended for diabetes screening
Weight gain no big deal in type 1 diabetes: study
New diabetes type 2 drug shows promise in study
Saxagliptin effective and safe for diabetes type 2
Cancer warning added to diabetic foot gel
CORRECTION: Men and women may metabolize fructose differently
Tight glucose control cuts risk of diabetic kidney disease
Mood hormone may affect fat, U.S. study finds
Blood sugar level important in diabetes-free people
Men and women may metabolize fructose differently

May 2008
Mediterranean diet may also help stop diabetes
Vitamin D for babies may prevent type 1 diabetes
Kidney plus pancreas transplant best for diabetics
Diabetes death risk higher in young adults
Low-carb diets work for overweight diabetics
Mild insulin pump-related skin problems common
Lifestyle change may keep diabetes at bay
Leg bypass surgery outcome poor in diabetics
Chlorinated pesticides may raise diabetes risk
Caffeine gives diabetic rats an erectile boost
Blood test helps predict metabolic syndrome: study
Erectile dysfunction predicts heart problems: study
Chronic diseases top causes of deaths globally: WHO
Diabetics' blood pressure often inadequately controlled
Workplace programmes can improve health - study
Drug adherence does not explain diabetes race gap
Acid problem common at diabetes diagnosis in kids
Poor quality of life linked to death from diabetes
Half of diabetics in U.S. have arthritis, CDC says
Common gene variants linked to obesity
Mom's high normal blood sugar risky: study
Metformin an option for pregnancy-related diabetes
Scientists find something good about a big bottom
Adult teeth may come in early in diabetic kids
Obese moms-to-be have longer pregnancies
Gestational diabetes linked to pre-pregnancy weight
Researchers find gene defect that boosts glucose

April 2008
Diabetes education linked to fewer hospitalizations
More babies born to diabetic mothers: study
Natural enzyme linked to heart risk in diabetics
'Low glycemic' diet helpful in diabetic youth
Blood pressure in diabetic kids needs watching
Soy protein beneficial in type 2 diabetics: study
Bone biopsy can help treat diabetic foot infection
Older diabetics struggle with blood sugar control
Diet, exercise changes cut diabetes risk factors
Diabetic eye disease may predict heart failure
Inhaled insulin flops, but field may hold promise
High blood glucose linked to reduced fracture risk
Bitter melon has potent anti-diabetes effects
Drug regime reverses heart disease in diabetics
Inhaled insulin linked to lung cancer: Pfizer
Low insulin linked to Alzheimer's disease risk
Inhaled insulin increases lung cancer risk
Seven or more eggs a week raises risk of death
Gum disease linked with gestational diabetes risk
Type 2 diabetes self-care challenging for teens
Tai chi shows promise for managing diabetes
Overeating to blame for insulin weight gain
Fitness, body weight impact type 2 diabetes risk
Diet drug misses mark in diabetes study
Actos arrests heart disease in diabetics: study
Avandia may help keep arteries clear after surgery

March 2008
Researchers find six more diabetes genes: study
Diabetes as risky as having a prior heart attack
Exercise boosts peripheral insulin sensitivity diabetics
Good diabetes foot care can prevent amputations
Diabetes drugs may prevent psoriasis
Metformin may delay diabetes onset in those at risk
Two cholesterol drugs better than one for diabetics
Diabetic men more prone to urinary woes
Cognitive impairment may precede type 2 diabetes
Heart patients with diabetes need extra care
Diabetes complications may raise fall risk
Adopting US diet unhealthy for diabetic Latinos
Giving infants vitamin D may cut diabetes risk
Breast-feeding seen to curb type 2 diabetes later
Being underweight may raise diabetes risk
Diabetes linked to endometrial cancer risk
Not enough insulin may be deadly in diabetic women
Parents often miss low blood sugar in diabetic kids
Diabetes in pregnancy may cut breast cancer risk
Workouts boost function of insulin-making cells
Fat accumulation: a key factor in diabetes risk
Diabetes type affects joint replacement outcomes
Heavy Hispanic kids at risk for diabetes, heart disease
Male nurse murdered patients with insulin
Light therapy doesn't ease diabetic nerve damage

February 2008
Test helps diabetics detect nerve trouble
Indian herb may help diabetics control blood sugar
Chinese gene experts search for diabetes answers
Older diabetics at risk of physical disabilities
Diabetes in pregnancy ups children's diabetes risk
Higher heart rate signals later diabetes risk
A1C test not accurate for diabetics on dialysis
Insulin-secreting cells produced by stem cells
Cortisol underlies diabetes-related mental woes
Vildagliptin improves control of type 2 diabetes
Genes that conquered cold blamed for fat
Salsalate cuts blood sugar levels in obese adults
Study catches picture of deadly cancer enzyme
International diabetes study contradicts US trial
Heart disease incidence may be on the rise: study
Docs can help diabetics make lifestyle changes
Just how low should blood sugar go?
Intensive intervention benefits type 2 diabetics

January 2008
Outpatient care improves kidney patients' survival
Costs for elderly diabetics on the rise in the U.S.
Exercise reverses weight gain from antipsychotics
Caffeine raises blood sugar level in diabetics
Heavy drinking in youth tied to heart risks later
Scientists find pancreatic stem cells in mice
EU experts add new warnings to Glaxo's Avandia
Obesity surgery may offer type 2 diabetes cure
High blood pressure predicts diabetes in women
REFILE: Depression common among adults with diabetes
Diabetes narrows gender gap in heart disease death
Diabetes plus Alzheimer's gene ups dementia risk
Depression common among adults with diabetes
Heart risk factor control worse in diabetic women
Statins seen beneficial for nearly all diabetics
US diabetes care may be improving "dramatically"
Low glucose most likely in early diabetic pregnancy
Findings show how alcohol lowers blood sugar
Metformin helps with antipsychotic weight loss
Blood sugar control improved in U.S. diabetics
Cinnamon does not control blood sugar or fat levels
Neighborhood linked to diabetes risk factor
Sirolimus stent best for diabetic heart disease
Program lowers mortality in depressed diabetics




	Heart failure outcomes worse in diabetics: study

	Vitamins block post-meal grogginess in diabetics

	US advisers urge higher bar for new diabetes drugs

	Tougher U.S. rules for diabetes drugs debated

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