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Gene Therapy Improves Diabetic Neuropathy in Study
Injections appear to be safe, but more research needed

Lifestyle Factors Tied to Older Adults’ Diabetes Risk
As population ages, even small changes affect incidence, study finds

Device Thwarts Attacks on Transplanted Pancreatic Cells
Could reduce need for immunosuppressants in treatment of type 1 diabetes

Fructose-Sweetened Drinks Up Metabolic Syndrome Risk
But glucose-based beverages may not have same impact, study finds

Drug May Not Help Diabetes-Related Eye Damage
Finding need not limit prevention of blindness, experts say

Laughter May Lower Heart Attack Risk in Diabetics
Those who chuckled daily had better 'good' cholesterol than those who didn't, study shows

Halting Avandia Use Hikes Blood Sugar Levels
Study found diabetics who discontinued drug had less treatment, worse management of disease

Pancreatic Islets in Forefront of Diabetes Research
Cells could play major role in treatment, if supply is adequate, study finds

Stem Cells Buy Freedom From Insulin for Type 1 Diabetics
In small study, most of patients got temporary reprieve from daily injections

Certain Diabetes Drugs May Pose Eye Risk
Use of Avandia, Actos tied to a retinal disorder, study finds