Vanderbilt researchers uncover new target for treating diabetes
In a groundbreaking study, researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center have identified a new potential approach to mitigating the global impact of metabolic disorders...
Scientists find the cause of poor wound healing in people with diabetes
A groundbreaking study led by the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC has found that defective exosomes—tiny particles that transfer signals between cells—play a role...
Xanthan gum may help control blood sugar, study finds
Type 2 diabetes is a big deal these days. It's not just a problem in one country; it's everywhere. And it's not a disease...
New treatment could let type 2 diabetes patients stop taking insulin
The Growing Problem of Type 2 Diabetes
More than 37 million people in the U.S. have diabetes, and a large number of them are dealing...
Middle-aged adults with metabolic syndrome face heart attack and stroke sooner
In our 40s and 50s, many of us may feel pretty good overall, even if we carry a little extra weight or have borderline...
How genetics and gut health influence diabetes and its complications
The Meta-Analysis of Glucose and Insulin-related Traits Consortium (MAGIC) has completed the largest-ever study into the genetics of random blood glucose levels.
Led by Professor...
Weight loss is the key for managing type 2 diabetes, study finds
New research from the University of Alabama at Birmingham suggests that for people with type 2 diabetes (T2D), the focus should be on overall...
Poor metabolic health linked to higher risk of dementia, new study finds
What is Metabolic Syndrome?
Metabolic syndrome is a group of conditions that occur together, increasing your risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.
These...
This drug helps type 1 diabetes patients stop relying on insulin, study finds
A New Hope for Type 1 Diabetes Patients
Researchers from the University at Buffalo have found that a drug commonly used to treat type 2...
Research shows a way to reverse type 2 diabetes in lean people
When it comes to type 2 diabetes research, focus usually falls on those who are overweight or obese. But what about those who don't...