1 in 3 people in dental appointments found to have diabetes or prediabetes

Many people visit the dentist regularly to check their teeth and gums, but new research suggests that these visits might also help detect another...

Sleeping this long may help prevent type 2 diabetes

Most people know that sleep is important for feeling rested and focused during the day. But scientists are increasingly discovering that sleep also plays...

Why metformin is one of the most trusted medicines for type 2 diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common long-term health conditions in the world. It happens when the body cannot properly control blood...

How diabetes is connected to heart disease

Many people think diabetes is only about blood sugar. They focus on checking glucose levels and taking medicine to keep those numbers in range. However,...

Popular diabetes and weight-loss drug may increase risk of serious vision loss in older...

A widely used diabetes and weight-loss medicine is now under closer review after a large new study raised concerns about its possible effects on...

Common diabetes drugs may raise risk of heart attacks and strokes

A major new study from scientists at Northwestern University has raised fresh concerns about the safety of two widely used medicines for type 2...

Scientists discover a hidden link between type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure

A major new study has found that type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure are connected in ways scientists did not fully understand before....

Powerful drug combo shows long-lasting control for type 2 diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is a long-term condition that affects how the body controls sugar in the blood. Normally, the body uses a hormone called...

Which diabetes drug works best with metformin?

Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common long-term health conditions in the world. It happens when the body cannot use insulin properly...

Over-the-counter supplement could prevent heart disease in type 2 diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common long-term illnesses in the world, and its effects reach far beyond blood sugar. Over time, high...