This diabetes drug may lower dementia risk in older adults
Type 2 diabetes is a common condition where the body either resists insulin or doesn’t produce enough of it. This leads to high levels...
This plant-based fat may lower type 2 diabetes risk
A recent study by scientists at the Chinese Academy of Sciences suggests that a type of fat found in plants, called linoleic acid, may...
A new diabetes drug could protect kidneys and lungs
A recent study from the University of Hong Kong has shown that a newer type of diabetes medication, called sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i),...
How diabetes affects nerve health in older adults
Diabetes is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide, and its impact becomes more noticeable as people age. One of the most common...
Research finds new way to treat diabetes and obesity
A recent breakthrough in medical research offers exciting possibilities for people dealing with diabetes and obesity. This discovery focuses on a group of drugs...
Widely used diabetes drug may increase heart failure risk
Rosiglitazone, a drug from the thiazolidinedione class, has been used to help control blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes.
However, a recent...
Common heartburn drugs may help improve blood sugar control in diabetes
Antacids, commonly used to relieve heartburn, indigestion, or an upset stomach, may also play a surprising role in managing blood sugar levels for people...
Could you be at risk of diabetes? Here’s what to watch for
Diabetes is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide, and the numbers are increasing every year.
It happens when your body can’t use...
Can carrots help reduce type 2 diabetes?
A new study from researchers at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) suggests that carrots might have the potential to improve blood sugar regulation...
FDA study finds rare but serious risk with new diabetes drug
A recent study by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has raised concerns about a class of diabetes drugs called SGLT2 inhibitors.
These medications,...