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Big, Beefy Football Players May Face Heart Problems Later
Physical activity may not protect heart from complications of extra weight, study finds

Study Urges Treatment for Even Mild Gestational Diabetes
Women, babies alike benefit when therapy goes to more than just severe cases, experts say

Glucose Control Pays Long-Term Benefits for Diabetics
Analysis shows even small improvements may prevent eye, kidney and nerve damage

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

Out-of-Control Blood Sugar May Affect Memory
Close monitoring can keep problem from advancing, experts say

Strict Blood Sugar Lowering Won’t Ease Diabetes Heart Risk
Blood pressure, cholesterol control may be type 2 diabetics' best bet, researchers say

Premixed Insulin May Offer Better Blood Sugar Control
Study compared these formulations to long-acting insulin and other medications

Findings Challenge Tight Glucose Control for Critically Ill Patients
Analysis of 29 previous studies found no significant difference in hospital death rates

Poor Blood Sugar Control After Heart Surgery Impacts Outcomes
Even patients without diabetes face 4-fold increase in death, major complications

Insulin Resistance Tied to Peripheral Artery Disease
Those with highest levels at almost twice the risk, regardless of diabetes, study finds