Scientists find a surprising link between diabetes and weak bones
Imagine having both weak bones and diabetes. Sadly, this is a reality for many. In a recent study, scientists found out that a lot...
Why are type 2 diabetes and heart disease linked?
Firstly, let's tackle a question you might have: why are type 2 diabetes and heart disease often mentioned together?
Simply put, if you have type...
Common type 2 diabetes drugs may raise heart risk, study reveals
Type 2 diabetes, a condition where the body struggles to effectively use insulin to control blood sugar levels, is becoming a major health concern.
Metformin...
Scientists find hookworms can fight against type 2 diabetes
Imagine using small worms to fight diseases. Sounds a bit odd, right? But a group of scientists in Australia thought differently.
They believed these tiny...
Common diabetes drug shows promise for treating gum disease
A common drug used to treat diabetes could also help with gum disease, a new study shows. This could be good news for people...
AI can help detect diabetes early from X-rays, study finds
Imagine getting a routine chest X-ray and finding out you could be at risk for diabetes. That's the exciting promise of a new model...
Can vitamin C help manage diabetes?
Diabetes is a health problem that makes it difficult for your body to control the amount of sugar in your blood. Insulin, a hormone,...
High blood pressure medication may protect kidney disease in diabetes
People who have diabetes often have kidney problems as well. Around 40% of folks with diabetes develop a condition called diabetic kidney disease.
In the...
Low-carb breakfast can improve blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes
A new study led by a team from UBC Okanagan suggests that a simple change to the first meal of the day could help...
How high fructose sugar intake can cause serious liver disease
People need to cut down on eating foods high in fructose to prevent a serious liver condition, according to new research.
Fructose is a natural...