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Weekend exercise lowers death risk in diabetes

A new study shows that being physically active, even just on weekends, can lower the risk of death for people with diabetes. The research, published...

Some diabetes drugs may raise heart disease risk

Type 2 diabetes is a growing health issue. It happens when the body can’t use insulin properly, leading to high blood sugar levels. Doctors usually...

Diabetes drug liraglutide reduces migraine headache days by half

A diabetes medication may offer relief for people suffering from chronic migraines. In a new study, researchers found that the drug liraglutide, commonly used to...

Insulin resistance linked to common heart valve disease

A large new study has found that insulin resistance may raise the risk of developing aortic stenosis (AS), the most common heart valve disease...

Bedtime snack may prevent gut disease and diabetes

About one in three people in the United States has prediabetes, and most of them are at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. While doctors...

Diabetes drug may lower risk of kidney stones, study finds

People with type 2 diabetes are more likely to get kidney stones, but new research shows that a certain type of diabetes medicine may...

High-dose vitamin D does not prevent diabetes in older adults

Taking high doses of vitamin D for several years does not lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in older adults, according to...

How often should you check blood sugar with type 2 diabetes?

For people with type 2 diabetes, keeping blood sugar levels in a healthy range is one of the most important parts of managing the...

Strong muscles reduce type 2 diabetes risk regardless of genetics

A large-scale epidemiological study conducted by researchers at the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) has shown that high muscle strength significantly reduces the risk...

How to lower blood sugar quickly without insulin

High blood sugar, also called hyperglycemia, can be dangerous if left untreated. For people with type 2 diabetes or those who do not take...