Scientists find key cause of type 2 diabetes
An estimated 415 million people globally are living with diabetes.
Around 90% of diabetes cases are type 2 diabetes (T2D), which is characterized by the...
Long-term effects of COVID-19 on people with diabetes
The genetic makeup of patients with diabetes or those predisposed to the disease makes them more prone to post-COVID inflammatory conditions.
People with type 2 diabetes respond differently to exercise
Regular exercise helps prevent and delay the development of type 2 diabetes and its complications.
In a study from Karolinska Institutet and elsewhere, scientists found...
Diabetes drug metformin linked to less severe COVID-19
In a study from the University of Minnesota, scientists examined adults with type 2 diabetes who were taking metformin, a commonly prescribed diabetes medication.
They...
Eating potatoes in a healthy diet does not increase diabetes risk
scientists found that potatoes actually did not increase that risk, are filled with key nutrients, and packed with health benefits.
Common high-protein plant Mankai could lower blood sugar after meals
In a study from the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, scientists found that Mankai could help control blood sugar.
Some low-carb diets may lower risk of type 2 diabetes
When it comes to reduced-carb diets, it may be quality, not quantity, that matters most.
In a study from Harvard University, scientists found that animal-based,...
New therapy for type 2 diabetes remains effective 2 years later
In a recent study from Thomas Jefferson University, scientists found that a drug combo of diabetes drugs dapagliflozin and exenatide continues to stay effective,...
Latest type 2 diabetes drug helps people reduce blood sugar and lose weight faster
Latest type 2 diabetes drug tirzepatide helps patients achieve their blood sugar control and weight-loss goals faster than existing diabetes drugs.
Outdoor artificial light at night linked to higher diabetes risk
Exposure to artificial light at night is a ubiquitous environmental risk factor in modern societies.
In a study from Shanghai Jiaotong University, scientists found that...