Michigan University decided to take steps to fight growing diabetes problem in USA

Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008

In an attempt to curb the growing diabetes in the USA, the University of Michigan Health System is planning to move, consolidate and expand its outpatient space for diabetes care and most other adult endocrinology services.The project, has been approved today by the U-M Board of Regents.

New Research Finds Relation Between Type 2 Diabetes And Gum Disease

Thursday, July 24th, 2008

A new study published in the journal Diabetes Care, shows the relation between the type 2 diabetes and gum disease. The study, though does not establish the gum disease as the direct reason behind type 2 diabetes, but it shows the relation between the two. It can be added that this is the first study [...]

Depression Can Increase Death Chances Among Diabetics

Thursday, May 8th, 2008

A study published in the journal Diabetes Care states that people having the combination of type 2 diabetes and minor depression have a 67% greater risk of dying, while people with both diabetes and major depression have a 130% greater chance of dying, compared to those who have type 2 diabetes alone.