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Eye Damage In Diabetes Could Stem From The Cells Used To See
By Amanda Alvarez published
Photoreceptors produce harmful compounds that contribute to retinal degeneration.

Tom Hanks Says He Has Type 2 Diabetes
By Rachael Rettner published
The actor revealed last night on The Late Show with David Letterman that he has Type 2 diabetes.

Spicy Solution? Cinnamon May Help Diabetes Patients
By Cari Nierenberg published
Cinnamon may improve blood sugar levels for people with type 2 diabetes, a new review finds. However, more research is needed to see how much people should consume, the researchers said.

Diabetes Discovery: Protein Pathway Points to Possible Treatment
By Christopher Wanjek published

Diabetes Drug May Increase Life Span
By Rachael Rettner published
A drug used to treat Type 2 diabetes may delay the effects of aging and increase life span, a new study in animals suggests.

Type 2 Diabetes More Common Among Low-Income Families
By Lauren Cahoon Roberts published
A new study gives clues to why type 2 diabetes may be more common among people with lower incomes.

'Reverse Vaccine' May Fight Type 1 Diabetes
By Joe Brownstein published
An experimental treatment protects the insulin-producing cells in Type 1 diabetes sufferers, researchers say.

Diet High in Red Meat Linked to Higher Diabetes Risk
By Bahar Gholipour published
Researchers look at the relationship between changes in red-meat intake and the risk of diabetes.
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