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Kids With Type 1 Diabetes Often Overweight
Study explores weight problems faced by youngsters with the disease

Drugs May Not Slow Kidney Damage in Diabetes
Study uncovers possible benefit, though, in stemming vision loss

Type 1 Diabetes Rates Rising Among European Children
Twice as many kids under age 5 could be affected by 2020, researchers warn

Strict Blood Sugar Control Lowers Heart Risks in Diabetics
It prevents many complications of chronic disease, experts say

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

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

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

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

Researchers Use Gene to End High Blood Sugar in Mice
Whether method might someday help people awaits further study

Leprosy Drug Holds Promise for Autoimmune Diseases
Study says 1890s antibiotic could prove effective in treating MS