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Arsenic Linked to Diabetes Inorganic arsenic may be a factor in diabetes, according to a new study. Thirteen million Americans are exposed to unsafe levels of inorganic arsenic through their drinking water. FDA Notes 2 Byetta Deaths The FDA said it plans to strengthen warnings about life-threatening pancreas problems linked to the type 2 diabetes drug Byetta after getting two reports of deaths and four other hospitalizations in Byetta users. Women, Sex, and Diabetes Women with diabetes can suffer a number of sexual problems related to their blood sugar levels. WebMD examines what happens in a woman?s body that might contribute to sexual dysfunction -? and what you can do. Diabetes Linked to Cognitive Problems Adults who have severe or long-term diabetes or who develop the disease before age 65 have an increased risk for mild but noticeable memory problems. Weight Loss Helps Diabetes Control People diagnosed with type 2 diabetes who lose excess weight soon after their diagnosis are up to twice as likely to maintain control of their disease than those who don't lose or who gain. How Fat Kills -- The Impact of Weight on Your Body Fat, particularly fat around your waist, raises your risk of serious illness. Do you need motivation to lose excess pounds? Consider these 11 tips. Common Spices May Help Diabetes The spice cabinet may prove to be a source of help for diabetes patients, a study shows. Laser Best for Diabetic Macular Edema Laser treatment may trump steroid injections at treating diabetic macular edema, a diabetes complication that can impair vision, a new study shows. Home Blood Pressure Kits: Quality Varies There are many products to choose from to check your blood pressure or blood glucose at home, but they vary in accuracy, an investigation by Consumer Reports finds. Study: Diabetes, Birth Defects Linked Women diagnosed with diabetes before their pregnancy have a higher risk of giving birth to a baby with a birth defect than a woman who does not have diabetes before giving birth, a study shows. Tips to Help You Manage Your Diabetes at Work WebMD offers tips to help you better manage your diabetes at work, including how to schedule your day around your insulin shots and how to explain your needs to your boss and co-workers. Gestational Diabetes Ups Risk of Type 2 Diabetes Nearly 20% of women who develop gestational diabetes during pregnancy are likely to develop type 2 diabetes after pregnancy, according to a new study. Diet Dos, Don'ts to Cut Diabetes Risk Eating more fruits and vegetables and limiting sugary drinks may cut your type 2 diabetes risk, studies show. New Recommendations for Prediabetes An expert panel of doctors recommends lifestyle change and medicaiton, if needed, for prediabetes. Diabetes Complications: What's Your Risk? Diabetes complications include heart attack, stroke, nerve pain, even blindness. Here's how to avoid the worst complications of diabetes. Wine Compound Spurs Diabetes Research Resveratrol, a compound found in wine and grapes, has inspired scientists to create chemicals that may one day treat type 2 diabetes. Why Diabetes Is Worse for Minorities Why is diabetes worse for African-Americans and Latinos than for whites? Poor drug adherence is part, but not all, of the problem. Vitamin D May Cut Risk of Type 1 Diabetes A newly published study and a research analysis both suggest a link between high vitamin D levels and a lower risk for type 1 diabetes. Vitamin D for Kidney Disease Unproven Vitamin D compounds, routinely given to patients with chronic kidney disease to help preserve their bones, are not proven scientifically to help, according to a new report. U.S. Diabetes Costs Top $174 Billion Diabetes is costing the country more than $174 billion per year, according to an analysis by the American Diabetes Association. Type 2 Diabetes: How to Start Insulin Scientists research strategies for taking insulin for type 2 diabetes. Study Shows Strides in Diabetes Care U.S. diabetes patients are increasingly meeting a key blood sugar control benchmark (their hemoglobin A1c level), researchers report. Study Questions Diabetes Threshold Researchers suggest reconsidering the fasting glucose level benchmark for type 2 diabetes diagnosis. Stem Cells May Treat Diabetes Scientists at San Diego company Novocell have coaxed embryonic stem cells to replace pancreas cells in mice killed by type 1 diabetes. Statins for All Adults with Diabetes? 1/3 fewer people with diabetes would suffer heart attacks or strokes if they took cholesterol-lowering statin drugs, a U.K. study suggests.

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