MUSC Diabetes Health News

Not All People with Type 1 Diabetes Develop Complications

muschlth@musc.edu (Medical University of South Carolina) — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EST

Is Tight Blood Sugar Control Risky?

muschlth@musc.edu (Medical University of South Carolina) — Sun, 15 May 2011 00:00:00 EST

Blood sugar control � that�s the mantra of a person with diabetes. Keeping blood sugar under control helps prevent complications ranging from kidney failure to blindness. But for people with diabetes and heart disease, slightly less control may be better. at MUSC

Networking Sites for Diabetes Vary in Quality

muschlth@musc.edu (Medical University of South Carolina) — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EST

Social networking sites are a popular way for people to connect in cyberspace. But for people with health conditions like diabetes, the quality and accuracy of some sites is lacking. at MUSC

Bright Lights and Diabetes Risk

muschlth@musc.edu (Medical University of South Carolina) — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST

Relaxing after a hard day�s work might mean surfing the Web, playing a video game, or catching your favorite show on TV. at MUSC

Whole Milk May Lower Diabetes Risk

muschlth@musc.edu (Medical University of South Carolina) — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:00:00 EST

Perhaps not all trans-fat is bad for you. A form found in whole milk dairy products may lower your risk for type 2 diabetes. at MUSC

Diabetes a Growing Problem in the U.S.

muschlth@musc.edu (Medical University of South Carolina) — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 00:00:00 EST

The number of Americans with diabetes has tripled over the last 30 years � and experts see no end to the trend. at MUSC

Better Screening and Approach to Type 2 Diabetes Needed

muschlth@musc.edu (Medical University of South Carolina) — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 00:00:00 EST

Experts say the key to preventing and managing type 2 diabetes is regular glycemia screening, early identification of patients at metabolic risk, and early intervention. at MUSC

Diabetes, Alzheimer's Link Further Defined

muschlth@musc.edu (Medical University of South Carolina) — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 00:00:00 EST

Having insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes raises the risk of developing brain plaques associated with Alzheimer's disease, says new research in the medical journal Neurology. at MUSC

Diabetes and Eye Disease Are Linked

muschlth@musc.edu (Medical University of South Carolina) — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 00:00:00 EST

A new study says that good control of blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol can go a long way toward preventing eye disease in people with diabetes. at MUSC

Bone May Have a Role in Blood Sugar Control

muschlth@musc.edu (Medical University of South Carolina) — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EST

The human skeleton plays an important role in regulating blood sugar, says a new study. at MUSC