A New York University study has found that the vast majority of people with gum disease are also at a high risk for diabetes. And, researchers involved with the study say the dentist may be the first line of defense for identifying and treating those with the condition.

There’s another potential benefit for mothers who choose to breastfeed their children. A new study suggests women who nurse are less likely to develop metabolic syndrome, which is a collection of health risk factors can cause diabetes and heart disease

Common natural ways to prevent diabetes include a proper diet, maintaining a healthy weight and getting plenty of exercise. Now researchers in Philadelphia say living in the right kind of neighborhood can be added to the list as well.

A new study in the Journal of Food Science has found that drinking black tea can help diabetes patients control their disease. The study was conducted by researchers from the Tianjin Key Laboratory in China, who wanted to see which tea was the best for treating diabetes. They already knew that green, oolong and black tea contain polysaccharides that inhibit the absorption of glucose, which is beneficial to people with diabetes since they have trouble processing glucose.

Treating pre-diabetes with Chinese herbal teas, powders and pills is believed by many across the world to prevent the development of the disease itself. But researchers at the Cochrane Institute say more clinical trials are needed to fully determine the effectiveness of these alternative treatments.

People who have a family history or another risk factor for diabetes may want to consider adding soy to their diet. Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst say adding soy to your diet can lower diabetes risk and improve insulin sensitivity.

Differences in body fat distribution may be to blame for why Americans of Indian descent seem to be more likely to develop diabetes, according to a new study.

A Vanderbilt University study finds being able to work with numbers is important for diabetics trying to manage their blood sugar levels.

Researchers at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center have been able to non-invasively measure the amount of fat in the pancreas, using magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS). According to scientists involved with the study, this is the first time this has been done in the U.S.

A new study says that children with a high amount of fat in their midsections are at an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease or diabetes.