What causes kidney disease if you don’t have diabetes?
When most people think of kidney disease, they often link it to diabetes—and for good reason. Diabetes is the number one cause of chronic...
Does being overweight always lead to type 2 diabetes?
Many people believe that if you’re overweight, you’ll eventually get type 2 diabetes. It’s true that extra body weight—especially around the belly—increases the risk,...
Best and worst fruits if you have type 2 diabetes
For people with type 2 diabetes, choosing the right foods is very important—and that includes fruits. Fruits are full of vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants...
How vitamins can help manage type 2 diabetes
Managing type 2 diabetes often starts with healthy eating, regular exercise, and sometimes medications. But now, more people are asking if vitamins can also...
Stressful jobs may raise risk of type 2 diabetes
A large study from Sweden suggests that having a job that requires dealing with people face-to-face or over the phone—like working in health care,...
This drug may lower dementia risk in people with type 2 diabetes, study finds
A large study led by researchers at Case Western Reserve University suggests that semaglutide—a drug already popular for managing type 2 diabetes (T2D) and...
Weight-loss surgery may protect the heart in people with diabetes
Metabolic surgery, also called weight-loss surgery, is a medical treatment that helps people lose weight. It’s often used when diet, exercise, and other treatments...
New treatment offers hope for type 2 diabetes patients
Type 2 diabetes affects millions of people in the U.S. and is becoming more common among younger individuals. While this condition used to mostly...
Why type 2 diabetes can cause nerve pain
Type 2 diabetes is a long-term condition where the body can’t use insulin properly, causing blood sugar levels to stay too high.
Over time, high...
Quick chat between doctors could help people with type 2 diabetes stay healthier
A new study from Western Sydney University has found that a simple idea—just a short discussion between two doctors—can lead to big improvements for...