A retrospective study shows that the prevalence of diabetes before pregnancy is high, with greater health risks to mother and baby than gestational diabetes, which occurs in 8% of pregnancies. Medscape Medical News
Early intensive insulin therapy in newly diagnosed type 2 diabetics can enhance beta-cell function and lead to extended glycemic remissions, according to a report in the May 24th issue of The Lancet. Reuters Health Information
Adding vitamin D to calcium supplementation improves hip bone mineral density (BMD) in elderly ambulatory women in sunny climates, according to a report in the March issue of The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Reuters Health Information
Administration of octreotide increases serum glucose levels in patients with sulfonylurea-induced hypoglycemia, according to a report in the April Annals of Emergency Medicine. Reuters Health Information
Experiments in vitro and in mice show that glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF) increases beta-cell mass and improves glucose tolerance, according to a study by U.S. researchers published in the March issue of Gastroenterology. Reuters Health Information
A study shows that insulin restriction is associated with increased rates of diabetic complications and an increased risk for mortality in the context of eating disorder symptoms. Medscape Medical News
