Researchers Find Way to Distinguish Type 1 Diabetes from Type 1.5 Diabetes

A multi-center team of researchers led by Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has discovered a genetic signature that could help …

Importance of Breastfeeding In Preventing Diabetes Reaffirmed in Early Studies

New research from Rio de Janeiro State University shows that breastfeeding is crucial in preventing diabetes. The World Health Organization …

Pregnant Smokers at higher risk for gestational diabetes

Smoking during pregnancy is certainly not advisable- and is one of the most significant risk factors for poor pregnancy outcomes. In the U.S., 10.7% …

Diabetes During Pregnancy Linked to Early Onset of Cardiovascular Disease in Offspring

Children of mothers with diabetes have increased rates of early-onset cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a new observational study from …

Case Study: Antidepressants Used During Pregnancy Linked to Gestational Diabetes

A new study finds that taking antidepressants while pregnant may increase the risk of gestational diabetes, a type of diabetes that can develop …

Study: Mediterranean Diet During Pregnancy Reduces Gestational Diabetes

A simple Mediterranean-style diet in pregnancy has the potential to reduce the risk of gestational diabetes, and weight gain according to a new study …

“Pancreas on a Chip” Opens New Doors to Understanding CF-Related Diabetes

Scientists have created a “human pancreas on a chip” that may allow them to identify the possible cause of a frequent and deadly …

Study: Pregnant Women With Type 1 Diabetes at Risk of Giving Birth Prematurely

Pregnant women with Type 1 diabetes are at increased risk of delivering their baby prematurely, according to new research from Sweden. In a previous …

Maternal Gestational Diabetes Linked to Diabetes in Children

Children of mothers who had gestational diabetes during pregnancy could be at increased risk of Type 1 diabetes themselves, according to a new study …

Breast Milk Analyses Show New Opportunities for Reducing Risk of Childhood Obesity

New research suggests the composition of breast milk in normal weight mothers differs from that of overweight mothers, and that variations in small …