Ulcer-causing bug tied to higher diabetes risk

February 2, 2012 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who have been infected with the ulcer-causing bacteria Helicobacter pylori are more than twice as likely to develop diabetes later on as people who do not have signs of the infection, according to a new study of Latino adults in California.

Weight loss may prevent leaky bladder in diabetes

January 31, 2012 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Overweight women with diabetes may be able to cut their risk of urine leakage if they shed some pounds, a new study suggests.

Diabetes drugs tied to pancreatic cancer risk

January 31, 2012 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new study links the diabetes drug metformin to fewer cases of pancreatic cancer -- at least in women -- but finds other diabetes medications are associated with a higher risk of the disease.

"Spam" linked to diabetes risk in Native Americans

January 30, 2012 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In a new study, American Indians who frequently ate processed meat that comes in a can - a common food on reservations and one subsidized by the U.S. government - had a two-fold increased risk of developing diabetes compared to those who ate little or none of the products generically known as "spam."

U.S. celebrity chef Deen says she has diabetes

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Statin use tied to more diabetes in women

January 9, 2012 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Cholesterol-lowering drugs may be linked to an increased risk of diabetes, according to a new study of middle-aged and older women.

Diabetes in pregnancy, poverty linked to ADHD

January 5, 2012 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Babies born to poor mothers with pregnancy-related diabetes have an extra-high risk of developing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, a new study suggests.

Medtronic remote diabetes monitor gets US approval

January 4, 2012 — CHICAGO (Reuters) - Medtronic Inc on Wednesday said it received U.S. regulatory approval for the first remote glucose monitor that will let parents check the blood sugar of a diabetic child sleeping in another room.

Exercise doesn't prevent pregnancy-related diabetes

December 28, 2011 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Pregnant women who exercised regularly during the second half of their pregnancies did not lower their odds of developing pregnancy-related diabetes in a new clinical trial.

Diabetes device plan may help patients faster

December 1, 2011 — CHICAGO (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued guidelines on Thursday for the development of a new device to treat type 1 diabetes that will give manufacturers 'maximum flexibility' in getting it to U.S. patients.

Diabetes breakthrough stalled in safety debate

December 1, 2011 — CHICAGO (Reuters) - It's a dream of medical science that looks tantalizingly within reach: the artificial pancreas, a potential breakthrough treatment for the scourge of type 1 diabetes.

Moderate drinking tied to lower diabetes risk

November 24, 2011 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Middle aged women who eat a lot of refined carbs might offset their risk of type 2 diabetes by drinking a moderate amount of alcohol, a new study suggests.

Traffic pollution may be linked to diabetes risk

November 23, 2011 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who live in areas with high levels of traffic-related air pollution may face a slightly increased risk of developing diabetes, Danish researchers conclude in a new study.

Antipsychotic drugs tied to diabetes risk in kids

November 22, 2011 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The antipsychotic drugs that are increasingly being used to treat bipolar disorder, autism and other mental disorders in children may come with an increased risk of diabetes, a new study suggests.

Kidney stones tied to higher diabetes risk

October 27, 2011 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who've suffered bouts of kidney stones may have an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes later on, new research suggests.