Early signs of diabetes: what to watch for and why screening matters
Diabetes is a long-term health condition that affects nearly 12% of people in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and...
A new pill for type 2 diabetes and obesity shows promise without common side...
A group of scientists in Sweden has discovered a new drug that may help people with type 2 diabetes and obesity. This drug could...
Common diabetes drugs may help prevent dementia
A new study from McGill University has found that two types of drugs often used to treat type 2 diabetes may also help protect...
Study shows a new cause of diabetes
Inside our body is a small but very important organ called the pancreas. One of its main jobs is to make insulin using special...
Different types of depression linked to different heart and diabetes risks
Depression is more than just feeling sad. It is a serious health condition that affects millions of people around the world.
For years, scientists have...
New diabetes drug can also kidneys and the heart
People with type 2 diabetes who also have kidney disease are at high risk for serious health problems. These include kidney failure, heart attacks,...
Spikes in blood sugar after meals may raise Alzheimer’s risk
Doctors have known for a long time that type 2 diabetes and high blood sugar can lead to poor brain health and raise the...
Can a diabetes drug also protect the brain?
Metformin is a well-known drug used to help people with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar levels. But now, new research shows that...
Eating later may be a warning sign of diabetes in older people
when they eat.
A new study led by Mass General Brigham and other researchers has found that changes in the timing of meals could be...
Can heartburn drugs help control diabetes?
Researchers at the University of Maryland have found that antacids—medicines often used to treat heartburn and indigestion—might also help people with diabetes manage their...