Could Infant Weight Gain Increase Type 1 Risks?

Researchers have linked weight gain during the first year of life to a possible higher risk

Friday, December 11, 2015 Follow Us         Featured Infant Weight Gain Linked to Possible Type 1 Diabetes Risk Norwegian researchers have linked weight gain during the first year of life to a possible higher risk of type 1 diabetes. The mean weight gain during the first year of life was more than 6 kilograms... Read more ...  News People with Type 2 Diabetes May Be Overtested Many Americans with type 2 diabetes may be getting unnecessary blood sugar tests -- and, in some cases, needless changes in medication, a new study suggests. Researchers found that in a large... Read more ... Diabetes Drug Improves Gut Bacteria, Study Finds The diabetes drug metformin appears to trigger favorable changes in intestinal bacteria, a new study finds. Researchers analyzed the intestinal bacteria populations in 784 people with and without type... Read more ... New Diabetes Cases Among Americans Drop for First Time in Decades: CDC In a sign that Americans may finally be turning the corner in the fight against diabetes -- and possibly obesity -- federal health statistics released Tuesday show that the number of new cases of... Read more ... Health Tip: Stay Well Despite Diabetes Managing diabetes is a long-term job that requires careful planning to stay on top of your health. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises... Read more ... Diabetes Management Center MedicineNet's Diabetes Center gives you all of the tools necessary to manage your diabetes. Get access to various diabetes topics, slideshows, quizzes and medications for reference. Diabetes mellitus is a chronic condition characterized by high levels of sugar in the blood. The two types of diabetes are type 1 and type 2. Symptoms of diabetes include increased urine output, thirst, hunger, and fatigue. Treatment of diabetes depends on the type. Read more ... Health Tools   Picture Slideshows   Quizzes   Health & Living   Pinpoint Your Pain   Medical Word of the Day   More Newsletters   Diseases and Conditions   Medical Picture of the Day   MedicineNet Home