New study reveals a hidden cause of type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a widespread health condition that affects over 400 million people worldwide. It happens when the body can no longer properly...
Type 2 diabetes: is it in your genes or your habits?
Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common long-term health conditions in the world today. It happens when the body doesn’t use insulin...
This drug may lower stroke risk in type 2 diabetes
A new study has found that people with type 2 diabetes who take semaglutide—a drug commonly known by its brand names Ozempic and Wegovy—may...
Insulin or metformin? Understanding treatment options for type 2 diabetes
When someone is diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, one of the biggest decisions they face is how to manage their blood sugar levels. Two...
Does being overweight always cause type 2 diabetes?
Many people believe that being overweight always leads to type 2 diabetes, but the truth is more complicated.
While being overweight is a major risk...
How often should people check blood sugar in type 2 diabetes
Managing type 2 diabetes means keeping blood sugar levels in a healthy range to avoid serious health problems like heart disease, nerve damage, or...
How to tell if you have type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a common health condition that affects how your body processes sugar (glucose). It happens when your body either doesn’t use...
Controlling blood pressure, diabetes, and smoking may prevent nearly half of dementia cases
A new long-term study from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health has found that many cases of dementia before the age of...
Research finds big cause of nerve damage in people with diabetes
A new study from the United Arab Emirates has found that people with diabetes who also have low levels of vitamin D may be...
Simple muscle ultrasound can catch diabetes early
A simple ultrasound scan of a person’s thigh or shoulder might help doctors find early signs of diabetes—even before a blood test can. A...