New diabetes drug may protect kidneys and lungs
A recent study from the University of Hong Kong has found that a newer type of diabetes medicine may do more than just control...
Virtual reality training helps pharmacists improve diabetes care
For nearly 40 million Americans living with diabetes, keeping blood sugar levels in check is essential to avoid serious health problems like heart disease,...
Omega-3 can help prevent diabetes and cardiovascular disease
In 2021, roughly 6% of the world's population, or 529 million people, were living with diabetes, mostly type 2 diabetes (T2D).
In the same year,...
New way to control type 2 diabetes in patients who stop treatment early
Nearly 40% of people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes stop taking their medication within the first year—a trend that puts their health at serious...
How a common diabetes drug may help the immune system fight cancer
Metformin is best known as a reliable and affordable medication for managing type 2 diabetes. But scientists are now discovering that this everyday drug...
Strong muscles may help prevent type 2 diabetes
A new large-scale study from the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) has found that building and maintaining muscle strength may significantly reduce the risk...
Diabetes drugs may help lower risk of dementia
Medicines first made to treat type 2 diabetes are now showing promise in protecting the brain. A group of drugs called GLP-1 receptor agonists—such...
Eating nuts instead of carbs may control type 2 diabetes better
Scientists from the University of Toronto have discovered that eating nuts instead of carbohydrates may help people with type 2 diabetes manage their blood...
This drug reduces risk of heart attacks and stroke in type 2 diabetes
A new international clinical trial has shown that the oral form of semaglutide, a medication already known for managing type 2 diabetes, can significantly lower...
New drug combo shows long-term success in managing type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a widespread condition where the body either doesn’t make enough insulin or doesn’t use it properly, leading to high blood...