Sunlight can help control blood sugar in type 2 diabetes
A new study suggests that something as simple as sitting near a window and enjoying natural sunlight for a few hours each day might...
Disrupted body clocks could increase heart disease and diabetes risk
Our bodies run on a natural 24-hour cycle called the circadian rhythm, which tells us when to sleep, eat, and be active. But today’s...
Scientists find new way to treat diabetic kidney disease
Scientists at the University of Bristol have made an exciting discovery that could help millions of people living with diabetes. Around 40% of people...
This diabetes drug may also protect the liver, study finds
In a major new study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, researchers have discovered that a group of diabetes drugs called GLP1 agonists—including the well-known...
How mouth health affects diabetes – and vice versa
Imagine trying to enjoy your favourite meal but finding that your gums hurt, your mouth feels dry and chewing has become uncomfortable.
For people living...
Home-delivered groceries help improve blood sugar control in diabetes
A new study has shown that a simple program delivering healthy groceries and diabetes education to people’s homes can help improve their health.
The research...
Needle-free device could replace finger pricks for people with diabetes
A new device developed at MIT may make life easier for people with diabetes by helping them check their blood sugar levels without using...
Two common diabetes drugs may raise risk of heart disease
A new study from Northwestern University has found that two common diabetes drugs might increase the risk of serious heart problems.
These drugs—sulfonylureas and basal...
New drug could help stop diabetes damage at its source
Scientists at NYU Langone Health have discovered a new drug compound that may help treat some of the most serious problems caused by diabetes.
In...
Staying active through life lowers risk of metabolic syndrome in your 60s
A new long-term Finnish study shows that adults who stay physically active throughout their lives are much less likely to develop metabolic syndrome by...