Diabetes
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How Genes and Environment Conspire to Trigger Diabetes
By Christopher Wanjek published
Environmental factors such as diet may alter the expression of genes to cause, and reverse diabetes, new research finds.
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Diabetes in Middle Age Linked to Cognitive Problems Later
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published
People who have type 2 diabetes may experience more cognitive problems later in life, according to a new study.
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Artificial Pancreas May Improve Type 1 Diabetes Treatment
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published
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New Diabetes Drug Is Activated with Light
By Rachael Rettner published
A new drug for type 2 diabetes that is switched on by blue light might one day give patients with the disease more control over their blood sugar levels, some researchers say.
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US Diabetes Rate May Be Leveling Off
By Bahar Gholipour published
The rate of diabetes among all U.S. adults may be reaching a plateau, but the rates continue to increase for Hispanics and African-Americans, a new study finds.
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Prediabetes Linked to Higher Risk of Cancer, Study Finds
By Bahar Gholipour published
People with high blood sugar may be at a 15 percent increased risk for developing cancer, a new review study finds.
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In Women with Gestational Diabetes, Exercise Lowers Type 2 Diabetes Risk
By Bahar Gholipour published
Women who have gestational diabetes during pregnancy can lower their risk of developing type 2 diabetes by taking up on exercise, a new study has found.
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