Scientists find neurons in the brain play key role in blood sugar regulation
For a long time, we've thought that hormones like insulin and glucagon, secreted in the pancreas, are the main regulators of blood sugar levels.
But...
Some common type 2 diabetes drugs linked to higher heart disease risk
A study by scientists from Northwestern University has found that two drugs commonly prescribed for type 2 diabetes—sulfonylureas and basal insulin—carry a high risk...
Slimming surgery beats diet & pills in diabetes fight
What if there was a way to control blood sugar levels and fight Type 2 diabetes better than dieting, exercise, or medication? Guess what,...
More kids with sugar troubles: understanding the global growth of childhood diabetes
Diabetes in children is becoming a bigger problem worldwide, a recent study warns.
This study was published on July 3 in JAMA Pediatrics, a trusted...
Unlocking the secrets of diabetes: the novel role of vitamin K
Researchers from the Université de Montréal and the Montreal Clinical Research Institute (IRCM) have made a game-changing discovery in our understanding of diabetes, identifying...
Slim-down surgery turns tables on diabetes and heart problems
Who would have thought that weight loss surgery could save us from heart attacks, strokes, and even death?
This surprising discovery came to light in...
The hidden connection between cancer and diabetes uncovered
In the 1920s, doctors noticed something unusual: cancer patients had sweet-smelling urine.
They soon realized that this was due to elevated blood sugar levels, suggesting...
Scientists develop new tools to detect early diabetic eye disease
Our story begins at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, where the amazing scientist, Dr. Ali Hafezi-Moghadam, and his team have made a groundbreaking discovery.
They've...
Eating meals early may prevent weight gain and improve blood sugar
Early time-restricted feeding (eTRF), or consuming most of one's daily calories in the first eight hours of the day, might help counteract weight gain,...
Common diabetes drug metformin could protect against long COVID
There are no drugs to treat long COVID – a condition that affects around 2 million people in the UK alone – so you...