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...
Diabetes drug shows promise for widespread heart failure
The Problem: Millions with Weak Hearts
Heart failure is a big deal affecting millions of people around the world. Imagine your heart is like a...
Scientists find the secret to preventing blindness in diabetics
Diabetic retinopathy is a serious eye issue for people with diabetes. It happens when high sugar levels in the blood harm the retina, the...
Why some type 2 diabetes drugs may harm your heart health
For decades, sulfonylureas and basal insulin have been two of the most commonly prescribed second-line drugs for treating type 2 diabetes when first-line treatment...
Early detection of eye disease in diabetics
Diabetic retinopathy is a serious eye problem that many people with diabetes face, and it can eventually lead to blindness.
Now, scientists from Michigan State...