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New blood test helps prevent kidney disease in diabetes

A new study in Australia has shown that a blood test called PromarkerD can help doctors make better treatment decisions for people with type...

Higher doses of this drug help people with diabetes lose more weight

Diabetes happens when there is too much sugar in the blood. Over time, this can make it harder to keep blood sugar at a...

Nordic diet may help fight both diabetes and fatty liver disease

A new study from Uppsala University in Sweden has found that a healthy Nordic diet can help people with type 2 diabetes and non-alcoholic...

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...