Research finds the real cause of inflammation in type 2 diabetes
In a study from the University of Kentucky, scientists found that changes to mitochondria—the powerhouse of cells—drive chronic inflammation from cells exposed to certain...
Scientists find multiple genes that may cause type 2 diabetes
Scientists from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia found multiple causal genes that drive the risk of type 2 diabetes.
They used advanced three-dimensional mapping techniques at...
Earlier type 2 diabetes linked to higher risks of heart disease, death
In a study from Inha University, scientists found that men and women who are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes aged 40 or younger are...
Scientists closer to treating heart disease in people with diabetes
Scientists from the University of Otago are closer to preventing immature death and improving the overall health of people with diabetes.
More than 60% of...
Cruciferous vegetables may help reverse kidney damage in diabetes
It is estimated that about one-quarter of people with diabetes will eventually develop diabetic nephropathy, a gradual loss of kidney function eventually requiring dialysis.
The...
Diabetes drugs may benefit lots of people with heart failure
In a study from Brigham and Women's Hospital, scientists found that drugs originally developed to treat type 2 diabetes may benefit a wide range...
Green tea and coffee linked to lower death risk in people with diabetes
In a study from Kyushu University, scientists found that drinking plenty of both green tea and coffee is linked to a lower risk of...
Common meds for arthritis, asthma may increase diabetes risk within days
Glucocorticoids (GCs) are one of the most commonly prescribed anti-inflammatories for conditions such as arthritis, asthma, allergies, and adrenal insufficiency.
In a recent study, scientists...
New research makes a big breakthrough in diabetes treatment
In a recent study, scientists from Monash University found a pathway to the regeneration of insulin in pancreatic stem cells, a major breakthrough toward...
Vitamin D and estrogen may help prevent heart disease, diabetes, stroke
Vitamin D and estrogen have already shown well-documented results in improving bone health in women.
In a study from China, scientists found that this same...