Scientists find a cause of diabetic blindness—and a way to stop it early
Diabetes affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide, and one of its most feared complications is vision loss. High blood sugar over long periods...
Why living at high altitudes may protect against diabetes
For many years, scientists noticed an interesting pattern among people who live in mountainous regions.
Communities that live high above sea level, where the air...
Scientists discover new drug combo that may treat kidneys damage in diabetes
Diabetic kidney disease is one of the most serious complications of diabetes. It affects millions of people around the world and is the leading...
How caffeine may help fight cancer and diabetes
Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world. Millions of people start their day with a cup of coffee to feel...
How a right diet can reverse prediabetes
Prediabetes is a health condition that many people have without realizing it. It happens when blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not...
Popular weight‑loss and diabetes drugs may increase risks of bone and joint problems
Drugs known as GLP‑1 receptor agonists have become very popular in recent years. These medicines are widely used to treat type 2 diabetes and,...
New therapy may finally cure type 1 diabetes
Type 1 diabetes is a serious disease that affects how the body controls sugar in the blood. People with this condition cannot produce enough...
Common diabetes drugs may raise heart attack and stroke risk, study warns
Millions of people around the world live with type 2 diabetes and rely on medications every day to keep their blood sugar under control....
Could this simple vitamin help prevent nerve damage in diabetes?
A new study from researchers at Florida State University has found that increasing the amount of folic acid in the diet may help prevent...
Two-drug combo effectively lower blood sugar in diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common long-term health conditions in the world. It happens when the body cannot use insulin properly....