Harris Interactive/HealthDay poll finds 30 percent of those overweight think they're normal size

Findings reflect those of population studies in humans, researchers say

Findings may lead to better diagnosis, treatment of cancers, autoimmune diseases, study says

Women who opted for the bottle had double the odds for the illness later, study found

But many have unaddressed sexual problems that may impair their quality of life, expert says

Latest study correlates insulin troubles with dementia-linked brain plaques

Suggestions for planning ahead

Finding conflicts with previous research that found Avandia riskier than Actos

Findings could underscore why deficiency plays role in host of serious ills

Strategy helped those with cluster of unhealthy heart risk factors, study found

More study needed to clarify role that diet plays in development of the disease, researchers say

Study shows that some insulin-producing beta cells can persist for decades

Study finds reduced drug and health care costs may make surgery a cost-effective alternative for some

But simple steps can help prevent retinopathy, experts say

Improving patients' coping skills may speed recovery, researchers suggest

Podiatrists detect conditions that might lead to limb loss, experts say

Obese teens with blood sugar disease did worse on cognition tests

Overall obesity level now close to 27%, and minorities are hit hardest, report finds

Learn the warning signs of hyperglycemia

Avandia, Actos increase chances of broken bones in older men and women, study shows

Wireless device transmitted accurate readings in pigs for more than a year, study shows

Unanswered questions remain, including psychological impact, researcher says

Enrollment in TIDE trial suspended after agency rules diabetes drug has heart risks

Vascular disease most likely cause of brain impairment in diabetics, research shows

Health risks posed by an unauthorized change of medications could be great, experts say

Experts vote for tightened controls or restricted sales on diabetes drug

Don't try to do everything at once

7 to 8 hours is optimal for adults, but too much or too little raises health risks, study finds

Recent allegations of suppressed or manipulated findings by diabetes drug's maker may be having an impact

Women who developed the condition before have much greater risk of recurrence, study finds

Experts meet next week to pore over study data on controversial diabetes drug

Ahead of crucial advisory panel meeting next week, official cites 'mishandling' of data for diabetes drug

May result in the 'hyperinflammation' seen in the disease, researchers say

In those with coronary disease, it would be better to focus on other heart risk factors, researcher advises

But study was small and effect may not be similar in men generally, experts say

Model works as well as individual counseling, researchers say

But racial disparities exist, despite overall decrease, U.S. study finds

Study finds it leads to better diabetes management for type 1 patients

Report in direct contrast to other new research that found the opposite

But intensive control does improve other conditions, including eye and kidney health, study finds

Two studies published in advance of FDA hearing on drug's fate

New research finds it improves blood sugar control overnight in type 1 diabetics

Seem to be involved with insulin-making cells, insulin performance, scientists say

But men with condition who consumed the most had lower incidence of heart disease, study found

Local centers need to face growing threat, federal researchers say

People with the condition account for 10% of deaths from cardiovascular disease, study suggests

Longer hospital stays, more deaths noted in those with COPD plus high blood sugar

But results suggest that dapagliflozin would be an 'add-on' rather than a replacement for regular therapy

Blood sugar woes may hamper important nerve cell signaling, scientists say

Study suggests higher rates of diabetes, kidney disease might explain why sepsis hits them harder

Increased waist circumference also increases type 2 chances, study finds

The recommended A1c blood test cutoff didn't accurately diagnose elderly Asians, study found

Although disease raises risk of heat illess, they don't heed the dangers, survey finds

Screening, supplementation could be beneficial, researchers suggest

When cost increased, consumption dropped, study found

Rare variant may lead immune system to attack healthy cells, study finds

Does the blood sugar disease help cause malignancy, or just share common risk factors?

Even when glucose values are similar, blacks have higher A1C results, study finds

Five servings of white rice weekly can up risk of type 2 diabetes, researchers report

Drugs used for obesity, diabetes might fight dangerous liver infection, study shows

Device includes 'carbon nanotubes' injected under skin, say researchers

Low doses of metformin, Avandia cut risk by two-thirds in study

Exercise 3 days per week may slow cell aging, research suggests

In a change, heart & diabetes groups push age threshold up from 40, to 50 for men, 60 for women

And marathon runners generate far more than those who do moderate exercise, study shows

Patients, physicians should communicate more -- either in person, by phone or Internet, researchers say

Study finds evidence of cold viruses in majority of kids with blood sugar disease

Type 2 patients taking metformin should get levels tested regularly, study suggests

Finding might explain why men store fat around belly, women around the hips

Study suggests walking may help prevent metabolic syndrome

Common reasons for diabetic neuropathy

Study finds racial disparities in hemoglobin A1c screenings

Increase in type 2 diabetes may be related to trend toward less sleep, researchers suspect

Early trial finds technique is safe, improves blood sugar control

Doctors urged to consider risks of hormone treatment, inform patients

Experts urge preventive steps for those at risk of developing high blood pressure, diabetes

As the population ages, more programs needed to address vision loss, experts say

Lucentis is first new therapy against diabetic macular edema in a quarter-century, experts say

Re-analysis of a landmark study refutes link between intensive therapy, higher death risk

Patients should be screened and monitored for heart-related conditions, researchers say

Adding daily shot improves blood glucose levels when standard regimen fails, study finds

But experts say ways exist to ease travel for those with chronic illness or disability

Glucose levels tend to rise, study finds, as youths control their own care

Improvised surgery saved his life, and may lead to new options to treat type 1 diabetes

Men who put on pounds after prostatectomy nearly double odds of recurrence, one study finds

Metformin linked to tumor reduction in mouse study

Who is more likely to develop diabetes while pregnant

Mouse study shows how type 2 disease can develop without obesity

Suggestions that may help prevent low blood sugar

It can detect possible diabetes complications

More studies needed to see if it can benefit people with the disease

Adherence to treatment declines if adults fail to monitor, study finds

Health experts see this as troubling individually and for society

Different pancreatic cells change into beta cells, suggesting new therapy for type 1 diabetes

It seems to relieve intractable nausea through electrical impulses, study says

Study found checking for blood sugar disease earlier cut complications, costs

Working with mice, diabetes researchers reactivate key cellular pathway

Study found they were 50% more likely to die in month following operation

Finding could lead to new diabetes treatments, researchers say

Dementia patients are also at high risk for coverage gap, study finds

Go-it-alone types have 33 percent higher risk of death, study finds

Those at risk for diabetes should be screened, researcher says

Could yield better tests, treatments for condition that can cause liver damage, type 2 diabetes

But disparities in longevity still tied to geography, race and income, study shows

Afrezza works faster, appears to have fewer side effects than predecessor

Review of studies on controversial diabetes drug points up conflicts of interest

High levels in men appear to be beneficial, study finds

Nearly 6 million Americans don't know they have type 2, experts say

Study finds that salsalate helps control blood sugar levels

Diovan, Starlix also had limited or no effect in shielding users from cardiovascular woes, study finds

Study findings underscore the importance of exercise and proper nutrition, expert says

What diabetics should look for

Study finds that diabetes drug works longer if started soon after diagnosis

A gene mutation could trigger key insulin reaction in some, researchers say

Finding suggests new health policies could make a dent in the problem, researcher says

Not clear if troubles stem from the devices or patient error, FDA panel says

Salt and preservatives may be the culprits, researchers suggest

A1C outperforms fasting glucose in predicting heart disease and stroke risk, study finds

Simply selecting brown rice over white also makes a difference, researchers say

But it may be linked to a slight rise in high blood pressure, researchers say

Most people still didn't lose weight or exercise, study finds

Someday, leptin could free people with type 1 disease from daily injections, expert predicts

When the stomach doesn't empty quickly enough

Stricter guidelines take birth complications into account, researcher says

Symptoms fall 20 percent among people with chronic health woes, study finds

Women who pack on more pounds than recommended are most susceptible, researchers say

Controversial medicine raises users' heart risk, leaked files suggest, but agency still reviewing data

Rat studies suggest Victoza could spur rare thyroid tumor, but experts say effects in humans are unclear

Researchers who did tests in mice suggest need for human trials

Survey found most people thought they were fine, while their docs disagreed

For many, benefits of lowering cholesterol outweigh drugs' downsides, researchers say

Those over 65 at greatest risk from thiazolidinedione use, study indicates

Research letter reports what medical literature hasn't: metformin's odor is off-putting

Higher blood sugar, insulin levels might cause cells to divide abnormally, researchers say

Finding may further understanding of common diseases, researchers say

Study found device kept blood sugar of children, teens stable longer

Combined screening method spotted more high-risk patients, study found

Metformin plus lifestyle changes might play a role in obesity treatment, researchers say

Outcome similar to conventional insulin treatment, study shows

Doctors need to be more attuned to patients' issues to stop risky practice, expert says

Guidelines should be revised to include a low limit for glucose levels, researchers say

But it may cause thyroid tumors and other side effects, FDA says

Suggestions to help spare your kidneys

Obese patients can take steps to minimize risk, experts say

Discovery could lead to new type 2 treatments, researchers say

Dietary changes may stave off eye disease, research suggests

Metformin might even improve advanced heart disease, researchers find

Not just writing about losing weight but doing it takes reporter from the brink of disaster

Among diabetic men undergoing prostatectomy, obese whites have worse outcomes, study finds

Streamlined approach leads more to take drugs as prescribed, study finds

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation partners with Johnson & Johnson for medical first

And rates among boys aged 6-19 still climbing, government study finds

Study in mice reports success against proteins linked to the disease

Diabetics could also benefit from the wrap, which researchers are testing on rats

Study finds higher risk for diabetes, high cholesterol and blood pressure

Medicare payment gap prompts some to forego medication, study finds

Gene known to dampen blood sugar disease, researchers say

Glucose metabolism appears to vary by race, research shows

Review found higher blood pressure, body-mass index, blood fat and sugar levels spelled future trouble

But interventions can keep the illness at bay, experts say

Standard therapy still recommended over steroid injections, researchers say

Review finds little evidence of relief with technology called TENS

Reversing decades-long trend, the rate has dropped nearly 4 percent a year since 1996, study finds

Simple blood test may catch type 2 diabetes, prediabetes sooner, with no fasting

You'll burn more calories

Obese offspring upped odds of dying of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, study found

Inhibiting a key inflammatory pathway brought powerful results in mice and people, researchers say

It's a puzzle, because less visceral fat should mean less obesity-linked disease, experts say

When diabetes can lead to kidney disease

Injections can slow retinopathy, but method has risks, researchers say

Other medical problems must be weighed first, study finds

Decaf may also offer some protection, study finds

Driver's license approvals for diabetics should be re-evaluated, expert says

Screening moms-to-be might offer early warning of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, researchers say

20-year study shows it cut risk factors linked to diabetes, cardiovascular trouble

Metformin outperforms widely used sulfonylureas, but each patient will be different, experts say

Study found drinking five or more per week prior to pregnancy increased risk by 22%

Death rate highest for lifelong residents of 'stroke belt,' study finds

Soaring rates to bring unprecedented medical, economic burdens, study predicts

Researchers identify role mitochondrial function plays in insulin production

But study follow-up period was too short to draw definite conclusions, experts say

Rituximab, already used to fight rheumatoid arthritis, could help newly diagnosed diabetics, study finds

Here's what you can do

CDC county-by-county analysis finds some areas with 1 in 10 adults already diabetic

Report looks to improve health of this group with better preventive care

Especially if you're diabetic and have additional risk factors

Quality of care increases with longer doctor visits, researchers add

Adequate shuteye is linked to healthier food choices in study

And excess consumption of saturated fats raises obesity risk, researchers find

Reports of kidney problems for those using Byetta prompted action

Survey finds abundant myths about debilitating disease

Use of Aranesp should be reserved for the most seriously ill, experts say

Type 1 less likely in kids whose moms favored these foods, study found

Lifestyle changes really do work to prevent type 2, experts say

Physical activity may not protect heart from complications of extra weight, study finds

French study suggesting delayed progression gets guarded response from U.S. experts

Middle-aged women have more heart attacks than in past, but are more likely to survive, studies show

Combo of diet, exercise and injections helped non-diabetics shed pounds, study finds

Once-a-day dose optimal when treatment with the hormone becomes necessary, study finds

But so far resveratrol works only as an injection into the brain of mice, study finds

Deaths also more common among those with chronic diseases, study finds

Quality of life declined in nursing home residents who received artificial kidney treatment: study

Quality of local food stores and parks influences risk, research shows

Findings could lead to better diabetes treatments, researchers predict

Former pros have lower risk of heart disease, suggesting early fitness pays off, researcher says

What it means for you and baby

Scientists extend lifespan of female mice and thwart diseases of old age in both sexes

Women, babies alike benefit when therapy goes to more than just severe cases, experts say

Investing in employee health cuts medical costs and ups productivity, heart experts say

State-by-state report finds too few people meet fruit and veggie guidelines

Reason behind gender difference isn't clear, researchers say

Study adds to evidence of possible link between thiazolidinediones and bone fractures, researchers say

Toxin from the deadly Brazilian wandering spider may improve erections, researchers say

Tests in mice and men link sugar to hypertension and say time of day may matter, too

Avoiding diabetes, high blood pressure can add years to life, researchers say

Researchers cite a win-win for health care and obesity, but beverage industry balks at proposal

Metformin, insulin have little effect on risk factor for heart disease, study finds

Metformin-chemo combination shrinks tumors, delays recurrence in mice: study

Newly discovered gene affects insulin resistance, study finds

They're more likely to have conditions that complicate treatment, researchers say

Exercise also improves symptoms and related risk factors, study finds

Lab results indicate that juice/bacteria combination could help people, too

After age 70, body mass index is less effective in identifying unhealthy weight levels, researchers say