Diabetes News Archive

James O'Hea was told privately his failing heart gave him little more than a month to live. Terence Begley's diabetes meant more years of dialysis and deteriorating kidneys.

Researchers in 20 medical centers across the country are enrolling adults with type 2 diabetes who have poorly controlled blood glucose to participate in a clinical study, Targeting Inflammation with Salsalate in Type 2 Diabetes (TINSAL-T2D).

Diabetes Support Group is for people of all ages who live with diabetes.

Liraglutide treatment leads to greater reductions in HbA1c when added to one oral antidiabetic drug (OAD) compared to adding another OAD, according to two new medical publications. Liraglutide is a human glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) analog currently in FDA and EMEA review for the treatment of type 2 diabetes.

Gestational diabetes is a complication of pregnancy that, without adequate treatment, poses serious risk to both mother and baby. The obstetric team at North County Health Services' Women's Health Services has been an affiliate of the statewide Sweet Success Program for more than 10 years and provides a team approach to assure best outcomes for our patients.

The Otero County Diabetes Education and Prevention Coalition's members are committed to developing community awareness strategies and resources to combat this growing health threat to children and adults.

CLYDE - New tools are available to help Hispanics enjoy healthy versions of their favorite recipes and control portion sizes, all designed to reduce their risk of developing diabetes, according to information provided by Haywood Regional Medical Center.

JACKSON, MS (WLBT) - Mardi Gras got off to an early start in Jackson Saturday night and it was all for a charitable cause. The Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi held it's 25th annual Bacchus Ball at the Country Club of Jackson.