Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology Headlines

Cutting Back on Red Meat May Lower Risk for Type 2 Diabetes

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:01:27 EDT

Reducing weekly servings of beef, pork, lamb, and other red meat may lower risk for type 2 diabetes, another new study suggests. The high fat in certain red meats is the culprit, one expert says.

ENDO 2013: The Endocrine Society 95th Annual Meeting

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:57:10 EDT

Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from ENDO 2013.

Pancreatic Cancer and Incretins: No Signal as Yet at NIDDK

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:48:01 EDT

A definitive answer on whether there is an increased risk of pancreatic cancer with incretin diabetes drugs is still some years away, said dozens of experts at the NIDDK this week.

'Something for Everyone' on the Menu at ADA

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:08:17 EDT

A plethora of presentations at the ADA Scientific Sessions this year should ensure that everyone involved in diabetes research and treatment will find something to whet their appetite.

Severe Hypoglycemia Begets Dementia, and Vice Versa

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:32:02 EDT

A large prospective study finds a bidirectional relationship between severe hypoglycemia and dementia, resulting in a detrimental cycle for patients.

'Fat Camps': An Option for Kids?

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:29:25 EDT

Do so-called 'fat camps' help overweight and obese children to achieve sustained weight loss? Are they a safe and effective option for families?

ADA: Independent Review of Incretins and Pancreatitis, Cancer

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:20:07 EDT

The ADA is the latest organization to call for an independent review into GLP-1-based therapies for type 2 diabetes to see whether they increase the risk of pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer

Elevated BMI vs Severe Obesity: Different Genetic Diseases?

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:04:16 EDT

Dr. Ali Torkamani looks at 2 studies questioning whether genetics can be used to define severe obesity as a separate disease.