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1 in 8 Americans Diagnosed With Type 2 Diabetes: Poll
12 Ounces of Sugary Soda a Day Raises Diabetes Risk: Study
2 New Weight-Loss Drugs Won't Reverse U.S. Obesity Crisis
Aerobic Exercise Cuts Kids' Diabetes Risk: Study
Airport Security X-Rays May Damage Diabetes Devices
Alcohol Poses Serious Risks for Those With Diabetes
Another Study Links Diabetes Drug Actos to Bladder Cancer
Artificial Pancreas Worked Overnight on Kids With Type 1 Diabetes
As Vision Problems in U.S. Rise, Diabetes May Explain Why
Beans a Boon for People With Diabetes, Study Finds
Belly Fat Adds to Diabetes Risk in Obese Adults, Study Finds
Blood Test May Spot Serious Health Risks in Women
Brisk Walking Equals Running for Heart Health: Study
Can Green Tea, Coffee Reduce Stroke Risk?
Can Teens' Lack of Sleep Lead to Diabetes?
Cardiac Deaths May Lead to Shortage of Donor Livers
CDC Guidelines Could Cut Bloodstream Infections From Dialysis
CDC Launches New Graphic Antismoking Ads
Certain Diabetes Medications May Lower Heart Failure Risk
Certain Lifestyle Factors Linked to Arthritis in Study Patients
Changes in Intestinal Bacteria Linked to Type 2 Diabetes
Childhood Abuse Linked to Diabetes, Heart Disease in Middle-Aged Women
Cholesterol Drug Boosts Wound Healing in Diabetic Mice: Study
Cholesterol Levels Dropping in U.S. Adults, Mostly From Statin Use
Comparison of Obesity Surgeries Turns Up Surprising Results
Confusion Over Diabetes Types Adds to Patients' Woes
Cost of Diabetes Care in U.S. Keeps Climbing
Could Coffee Bean Extract Help Control Blood Sugar?
Could Psoriasis Increase Odds for Type 2 Diabetes?
Could Statins Raise Diabetes Risk?
Countries With More Sugar in Food Supply Have More Diabetes
Depression May Raise Low Blood Sugar Risk in Diabetics
Diabetes Can Make a Comeback After Weight-Loss Surgery: Study
Diabetes Doesn't Seem to Raise Risks After Knee Replacement
Diabetes Drug May Offer 'Modest' Weight Loss for Very Obese Teens: Study
Diabetes Drug Metformin May Cut Breast Cancer Risk in Older Women
Diabetes Drugs Avandia, Actos Linked to Vision Woes
Diabetes May Hasten Mental Decline
Diabetes Patients Should Have More Voice in Treatment: Experts
Diabetes Prevention: Start Small, Experts Say
Diabetes Rates Higher in Countries Using Lots of High Fructose Corn Syrup: Study
Diabetes Rising Rapidly Among U.S. Kids
Diabetes Screening May Not Lower Overall Death Rates
Diabetes Self-Care Improves Slowly, U.S. Report Finds
Diet, Exercise May Boost 'Good' Cholesterol, Study Suggests
Diets High in Fructose May Harm Liver in Some, Scientists Warn
Does Black Tea Reduce Diabetes Risk?
Drug May Ease Angina in People With Type 2 Diabetes
Electronic Health Records Aid Diabetes Control
Even 'High-Normal' Blood Sugar Tied to Brain Shrinkage
Exercise May Delay Early Aging of People With Diabetes
Fat Stats: 30% of Adults in 12 States Now Obese
FDA Approves 1st in New Class of Type 2 Diabetes Drugs
FDA Approves 3 New Drugs for Type 2 Diabetes
FDA Approves First New Weight-Loss Drug in More Than a Decade
FDA Approves Generic Versions of Actos
FDA Clears First Weight-Loss Pill in 13 Years
FDA Gives Nod to First Drug for Diabetic Eye Disease
FDA Should Work to Cut Sugar Levels in Sodas, Experts Say
Fewer U.S. Kids Dying of Diabetes: CDC
Fewer U.S. Patients Getting Weight Counseling From Doctors
First-Born May Be at Greater Risk for Diabetes, Hypertension
First-Ever Guidelines Issued for Treating Type 2 Diabetes in Kids
Fish Oil Pills Might Cut Diabetes Risk, Researchers Say
Fish Oil Won't Save Diabetics' Hearts, Research Suggests
Flu Season's Approaching So Roll Up Your Sleeve
Follow-Up Care After Chest Pain Called Crucial
Foot Ulcers Tied to Increased Death Risk for People With Diabetes
For Texas Man, Bariatric Surgery Led to Diabetes-Free Life
Gene Linked to Alzheimer's May Lose Power With Age
Genes Influence Whether Psych Drugs Lead to Weight Gain
Hair Concerns May Discourage Exercise for Some Black Women
Health of Americans a Mixed Bag: CDC Report
Health Tip: Diabetes Isn't a Ticket to Inactivity
Health Tip: Diabetes Often Triggers Foot Problems
Health Tip: Dieticians Can Help Diabetics
Health Tip: Exercising With Diabetes
Health Tip: Finding Fungal Infections
Health Tip: Get Regular Care to Manage Diabetes
Health Tip: Help Kids With Diabetes Deal With Shots
Health Tip: Help Prevent Foot Ulcers
Health Tip: Help Prevent Low Blood Sugar
Health Tip: Is My Blood Glucose Too Low?
Health Tip: Learn About the A1C Test
Health Tip: Manage Diabetes During Pregnancy
Health Tip: Monitor Your Blood Glucose
Health Tip: On the Go With Diabetes
Health Tip: Prevent Low Blood Sugar
Health Tip: Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes
Health Tip: Should I Be Screened for Prediabetes?
Health Tip: Taking Medication to Manage Diabetes
Hearing Loss Tied to Diabetes in Study
Heart Deaths Rise With Extreme Temperatures, Study Finds
Heart Disease Deaths in Europe Dropping: Report
Heart Disease Risk Factors Also Tied to Death From Prostate Cancer
Heart Health Worst in the South, Best in Northeast
High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy May Predict Later Ills, Study Says
Hispanics May Face Higher Risk for Type 2 Diabetes: Study
Hi-Tech Advances May Improve Diabetics' Lives
Holidays Spell Trouble for Folks Unaware They're Diabetic
Hops, Key to Flavor in Beer, May Prove Useful in New Drugs
Hormone Shows Potential as Diabetes Treatment in Mice
How Weight-Loss Surgery Improves Diabetes Control
In Diabetes, Any Protein in Urine May Signal Heart Risk
Intensive Lifestyle Changes Keep Type 2 Diabetes at Bay
'Junk Food' May Significantly Hike Risk of Stroke, Researchers Say
Junk Food Taxes Pay Off, Study Finds
Kidney Disease May Be as Harmful to Heart as Heart Attack: Study
Living in 'Stroke Belt' as Teen May Raise Future Risk
Low Breast-Feeding Rate Linked to Early Deaths, Illnesses: Study
Low-Cal Diets Kept Monkeys Healthier, But Didn't Lengthen Lives
Lucentis Approved for Diabetic Macular Edema
Lucky Dogs Get Shot at Diabetes Cure
Major Medical Groups Back Sweeteners as Diet Aid
Many Heart Attacks May Go Unrecognized in Seniors
Many People With Type 1 Diabetes Missing Treatment Goals: Study
Many U.S. Hispanics Have Heart Disease Risk Factors
Medicaid Expansion Enhances Financial and Mental Well-Being, Study Says
Medicare Coverage Gap May Cause Seniors to Forgo Antidepressants
Men Who Are Obese While Young Can Pay a Price Later
Menopause Won't Spur Weight Gain, But May Boost Belly Fat: Review
Mercury Exposure Linked to Raised Diabetes Risk
Metformin Outperforms Common Class of Diabetes Drugs in Study
Metformin Won't Aid Breast Cancer Survival in Diabetics
Midlife Fitness May Mean Healthier Old Age, Study Finds
Millions on Verge of Diabetes Don't Know It: CDC
Mini-Organ Would Mimic Pancreas to Treat Type 1 Diabetes
Moderate Drinking May Increase Risk of Heart Rhythm Disorder: Study
Modest Weight Loss Can Reap Prolonged Health Benefits
Mom's Pot Use Doubles Risk of 'Preemie' Birth: Study
Money Motivates Weight Loss -- One Step at a Time
More Americans Have at Least 2 Chronic Health Issues: CDC
More Americans Successfully Managing Diabetes
More Americans Walking, But Still Not Enough, CDC Says
More Evidence That Exercise Helps Fight Diabetes
More Evidence That Shift Work Might Raise Heart Risks
More Progress Made on Artificial Pancreas for Diabetes Patients
Mouse Study Offers Clues to Obesity-Diabetes Link
N.Y. Woman Balances Thyroid Disease and Diabetes
'Nano' Medicine Might Someday Free Diabetics From Daily Needles
New Diabetes Drugs Have Different Advantages, Study Says
New Diabetes Guidelines May Lower Patient Medical Bills
New Drug Approved for Type 2 Diabetes
New Survey Examines States' Investments in Dealing With Diabetes
New Symptoms Tied to Death Risk in Severe Kidney Disease
New Treatment Aids Weight Loss, Improves Diabetes in Monkeys
Newer 'Second-Line' Diabetes Drug May Outperform Older Meds
Newest Diabetes Drugs Linked to Higher Pancreatitis Risk
No Cancer Risk From Long-Acting Insulin: Studies
Nonalcoholic Red Wine Might Help Lower Blood Pressure
Normal-Weight People With Type 2 Diabetes Have Higher Death Risk: Study
Not Enough Data to Support Kidney Disease Screening, Task Force Says
Number of U.S. Kids With Diabetes Could Skyrocket: Study
NYC OKs Ban on Big Sugary Drinks
NYC 'Soda Ban' Decision Expected Thursday
Obese Kids May Be at Higher Risk for Heart Disease
Obese Teens Face Higher Risk for Kidney Disease: Study
Obese Women With Diabetes May Need Different Workouts Than Men
Obesity Biggest Risk Factor for Diabetes Among Poor: Study
Obesity in Middle Age Tied to More Rapid Mental Decline: Study
Obesity Now Puts Kids' Hearts at Risk Later
Obesity Surgery Seems to Reduce Heart Risks, Study Says
Over 50? Checklist May Predict If You'll Be Alive in 10 Years
Pain Reported by Nearly Half With Type 2 Diabetes
People With Type 1 Diabetes at Risk of Thyroid Disease
Poor 'Health Literacy' Keeps Patients From Taking Meds
Popular Diabetes Meds Put to the Test
Prediabetes Linked to Higher Stroke Risk in Study
Preventing Kidney Disease May Cut Diabetes Deaths, Study Says
Primary Care Doctors Meet Needs of Diabetics, Study Says
Race Might Play Role in Success of Weight-Loss Surgery
Radiation for Childhood Cancer Might Raise Diabetes Risk
Report: 39 States on Pace for Obesity Rates Above 50%
Schizophrenia Patients Who Take Antipsychotics Live Longer, Study Says
Scientists ID Gene for Insulin Sensitivity
Scientists ID New Gene Regions Linked to Type 2 Diabetes
Secondhand Smoke Linked to Raised Diabetes Risk
Selflessness Can Threaten Clergy Members' Health
Sex Life of Diabetic Women May Suffer
Sitting Can Harm Health, Even for Those Who Exercise
Sleep Apnea May Be Linked to Nerve Damage in Diabetics
Sleep Apnea May Spur Carb Cravings in Diabetics
Sleepless Nights Might Raise Odds for Diabetes
Smallest, Largest Fetuses at Higher Risk of Stillbirth
Smoking, Diabetes Are Risk Factors for Poor Leg Circulation: Study
Some Diabetics May Not Benefit From Daily Aspirin
Some Slightly Obese May Gain From Weight-Loss Surgery, Guidelines Say
Statin Use Tied to Possible Boost in Cataract Risk
Statins' Heart Benefits Outweigh Diabetes Risk: Study
Stem Cell Therapy Cures Type 1 Diabetes in Mice
Stem Cell Transplant May Spur Heart Disease Risk: Study
Study Examines Link Between Breast Cancer and Diabetes
Study IDs 4 Key Habits of Successful Aging
Study Suggests Link Between Hormone Melatonin and Type 2 Diabetes
Study Ties Chemicals in Beauty Products to Women's Diabetes Risk
Study: Treating Sleep Disorder May Thwart Heart Disease
Sugary Drinks Tied to 25,000 U.S. Deaths a Year
Supplement of Red Wine Ingredient Won't Help Healthy Women: Study
Supplements of Red Wine Antioxidant Don't Help Obese Men
Task Force: Screen for Gestational Diabetes After 24 Weeks of Pregnancy
TB Vaccine Promising as New Way to Fight Type 1 Diabetes
Three New Drugs Approved for Type 2 Diabetes
Thyroid Disorders Tied to Complications in Pregnancy
Too Much Drinking, Weight May Harm Liver
Too Much Sitting Could Court Diabetes, Study Finds
Too Much Sitting Linked to Chronic Health Problems
Tooth Loss Associated With Higher Risk for Heart Disease
Treating Prediabetes Might Prevent Full-Blown Disease
Type 1 Diabetes Up 70 Percent in Kids, Study Finds
Type 2 Diabetes Progresses Faster in Kids, Study Finds
U.S. Adults Face Substantial Heart Disease Risk: Study
U.S. Diabetes Rates Soaring: CDC
U.S. Heart Failure Costs Could Skyrocket: Report
U.S. Kids Consuming Fewer Calories, Report Finds
U.S. Lifestyles Thwarting Heart Health Progress: Report
U.S. Sees a Run on New Knees Since 1990s
U.S. Stroke Patients Are Getting Younger
Unemployed at Higher Risk for Heart Attack?
Want to Live Longer? Turn Off That TV and Stand Up
Weight Control Can Cut Women's Diabetes Risk, Study Shows
Weight Loss May Increase Testosterone Levels
Weight-Loss Surgery Is New Diabetes Foe
Weight-Loss Surgery May Help Moderately Obese, Too
Weight-Loss Surgery May Help Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
Weight-Loss Surgery May Improve Diabetes-Related Kidney Damage
'What's Bad for the Heart Also Bad for the Brain'
With Diabetes, Boosting Exercise Should Be Done Safely
Women Born Preterm May Face Pregnancy Risks
Work-Linked Sleep Loss May Harm Police Officers' Health
World Diabetes Day Designed to Raise Awareness

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