A diabetic mom who had insulin-producing islet cells transplanted into her omentum, a fatty membrane in the belly, doesn't need insulin injections any more.

A new study has added substantial support to liver cancer being on the list of obesity-associated cancers – another reason to maintain a body weight in the 'normal' range.

With good blood sugar control and the use of modern technology, children with diabetes don't have to have overly rigid lifestyles in order to live long, healthy lives without complications.

Gestational diabetes and high blood pressure during pregnancy might be an indication that those problems will crop up later in life, according to a heart specialist.

Marriage may help diabetics keep weight off

Doctors have known for a long time that poorly controlled diabetes can result in poor outcomes during pregnancy. This emphasises the importance of optimising diabetic control prior to getting pregnant.

A study found that many middle-aged diabetics aren't being prescribed statins to lower their risk of heart attack and stroke.

Drugmaker Sanofi and Google will combine clinical know-how with analytics and mini devices to focus on people living with diabetes.

Glycaemic index values appear to be an unreliable indicator, even under highly standardised conditions, and are unlikely to be useful in guiding food choices, a new study found.

Love fried, grilled or baked foods? Researchers suggest steaming, poaching and stewing lessen the risk of type 2 diabetes.

After giving three 'standard' antibiotic doses to mice, researchers saw an accelerated and enhanced rate of type 1 diabetes in the mice.

A study has found an association between lower levels of physical activity among diabetics and heightened odds for diabetic retinopathy.

In a study, a high amount of moderate-intensity exercise alone provided nearly the same benefit on glucose tolerance as fat and calorie restriction and exercise.

A diet rich in nuts, seeds, fish and vegetable oils could lower blood sugar levels and help prevent type 2 diabetes, according to researchers.