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New program lowers body weight, blood sugar in people with prediabetes

In a study from the University of Manchester, scientists found an NHS behavior-change program has been linked to a big reduction in the risk...

Low-carb vegan diet can reduce body weight, blood sugar, blood pressure

In a study from St. Michael's Hospital, scientists found that a low-carb vegan diet has the same health effects as a vegetarian diet, but...

This mental therapy app could lower blood sugar in people with diabetes

In a study from the University of Colorado and elsewhere, scientists found people with Type 2 diabetes who were given a smartphone app that delivers...

Alcohol could increase high blood pressure in people with type 2 diabetes

In a study from Wake Forest School of Medicine, scientists found that drinking alcohol could increase high blood pressure in people with type 2 diabetes. Type...

If you are at risk of diabetes, a low-carb diet could help

In a study from Tulane University, scientists found people who are at higher risk of diabetes need to cut the carbs in their diets. They...

Whole grains may protect your blood pressure, blood sugar, waist size

Scientists from Tufts University recently found that middle-aged and older people who ate at least three servings of whole grains every day had smaller...

These widely used diabetes drugs increase heart disease risk

In a recent study, scientists from Northwestern University found two drugs commonly prescribed to treat type 2 diabetes carry a high risk of heart...

Alcohol can increase high blood pressure in people with type 2 diabetes

In a study from Wake Forest School of Medicine, scientists found that drinking alcohol could increase high blood pressure in people with type 2 diabetes. Type...

Common diabetes drug linked to less severe COVID-19

Scientists examined adults with type 2 diabetes who were taking metformin, a commonly prescribed diabetes medication.

This common diabetes drug could reduce death risk, study finds

In a study from Stanford University and elsewhere, scientists found diabetes drug metformin can help reduce delirium risk and mortality. Delirium is a serious change in...