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...
Diabetes drug metformin may help prevent early death, study finds
Metformin is a well-known medicine used to help people with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar. But new research from Stanford University and...
Heart disease and diabetes drive surge in deaths in these people
A new study reveals that the majority of excess deaths in the United States in 2023 occurred among adults without a college degree, pointing...
Fatty liver common in people with type 2 diabetes, study finds
A new study from Linköping University in Sweden has found that nearly 6 in 10 people with type 2 diabetes also have fatty liver...
This daily food may prevent heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes
A new long-term study from Tufts University has found that eating at least three servings of whole grains each day can help middle-aged and older adults...
The best bedtime snacks for people with diabetes
Living with diabetes means watching what you eat all day—including at night. In fact, what you eat before bed can make a big difference...
This diabetes drug may increase risk of blinding eye disease
A new study from the University of Toronto has raised concerns about a popular diabetes and weight-loss drug.
Researchers found that older adults with diabetes...
10 warning signs of uncontrolled diabetes you shouldn’t ignore
Diabetes is a health condition that changes how your body handles sugar from the food you eat. When diabetes isn’t managed properly, too much...
Modified DASH diet lowers blood pressure in type 2 diabetes
In 2021, about 38.1 million adults in the United States were living with diagnosed diabetes, and the vast majority—around 90% to 95%—had type 2...
1 in 4 people with type 2 diabetes also have this dangerous bone disease
A new study from the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University has revealed a concerning connection between type 2 diabetes and osteoporosis—a condition...