Aging immune systems can increase rise of type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common health problems in the world today. It happens when the body cannot use insulin properly,...
FDA links popular diabetes drugs to rare but serious infection
A newer type of diabetes medication called sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors has been linked to a rare but very serious infection called Fournier gangrene.
This...
This daily food helps slow aging effects on waist, blood sugar, and blood pressure
A new study from Tufts University has shown that eating more whole grains can make a big difference in your health, especially as you...
This diabetes drug strongly benefits heart and kidney health—even without diabetes
A group of medications originally created to treat diabetes is now showing strong benefits for both heart and kidney health—even in people who don’t...
This heart-healthy diet helps control blood sugar in type 2 diabetes
A diet first made famous for lowering blood pressure may also help people with type 2 diabetes keep their blood sugar in check.
That’s the...
Insulin resistance may raise risk of common heart valve disease
A new study has revealed a surprising connection between insulin resistance and aortic stenosis (AS), the world’s most common heart valve disease.
This large population-based...
Worst foods for high blood pressure and diabetes
If you have high blood pressure or diabetes—or both—what you eat can make a big difference in how you feel and how well you...
New drug combo shows long-term success in managing type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a common health problem where the body has trouble using or making enough insulin. This leads to high blood sugar...
Goodbye needles? New pill technology could replace many injections
A new breakthrough from the University of Bath could make painful injections a thing of the past for many patients.
The technology, developed by researchers...
Combining two diabetes drugs offers stronger protection for the heart and kidneys
A new study suggests that using two types of diabetes medications together may offer extra protection against heart and kidney disease.
The research, published in...