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Diabetes Doesn't Impair Sex Lives, Study Finds
By Live Science Staff published
Diabetes doesn't necessarily impair the sex lives of older adults, according to a new study.

Toned Muscles Protect Against Diabetes
By Live Science Staff published
Insulin resistance, a common precursor to diabetes, was lower in those with more muscle mass.

A Trip to the Dentist May Identify Diabetes
By Live Science Staff published
Dentists can help identify patients with diabetes or pre-diabetes who don't know they have the disease.

Cholesterol-Lowering Statins May Increase Diabetes Risk in Older Women
By Rachael Rettner published
Women taking statins may need to keep an eye on their diet and blood glucose levels.

Moving to a Better Neighborhood Lowers Risk of Obesity, Diabetes
By Rachael Rettner published
Low income neighborhoods may increase the risk of obesity and diabetes.
Why Weight-Loss Surgery Mysteriously Reverses Diabetes in Some Patients
By Rachael Rettner published
Gastric bypass surgery may cause reductions in the blood levels of certain amino acids, which in turn, may contribute to diabetes remission.
Diabetes Drugs: Some Work Better Than Others
By Amanda Chan published
Metformin works better than some insulin secretagogues in preventing death, heart attack and stroke over a 10-year period.
Step On It! Walking More Can Decrease Diabetes Risk
By Live Science Staff published
People who took more steps over a 5-year period had a lower BMI than people who didn't take a lot of steps every day.
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