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Antioxidants Blunt Exercise Benefit, Study Shows
Vitamins C, E block creation of free radicals that promote insulin sensitivity, researchers say

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

Plain-Language Guides Detail Insulin Treatments
U.S. agency compiles comparison of therapies for both doctors and patients

Gene Explains How High-Fructose Diets Lead to Insulin Resistance
Corn syrup more easily metabolizes to fat in liver, which may trigger disease, study says

Solostar Injection Pen Approved for Diabetes
Prefilled with Apidra, a rapid-acting insulin

Insulin May Protect Against Alzheimer’s
In lab study, diabetes treatments are found to slow damage

Seniors Who Exercise Help Their Health
In study, aerobics, resistance training lowered risk of insulin resistance, improved motor function

Intensive Insulin Therapy Reduces Mortality in Sick Kids
Lowering blood glucose levels also cut time in ICU, study finds

High Insulin May Boost Odds of Breast Cancer
Finding may clarify the disease's connection to obesity