Why getting older increases the risk of type 2 diabetes
As people age, their risk of developing type 2 diabetes increases. In fact, age is one of the most important risk factors for this...
Scientists find how to reverse type 1 diabetes
A groundbreaking clinical trial led by researchers from the University of Toronto has shown that a new stem cell–derived therapy called zimislecel can restore...
How diabetes harms your liver health
Diabetes is a common condition where the body has trouble controlling blood sugar levels. While many people know that diabetes can harm the eyes,...
Study finds the key to fighting diabetes in the body
Inside our bodies is a small but powerful organ called the pancreas. One of its most important jobs is to produce insulin using special...
People with diabetes more likely to have this painful shoulder problem
Have you ever had shoulder pain so bad that it felt almost impossible to lift your arm? That might be something called a “frozen...
Best medicines to help control type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a long-term condition where the body either doesn’t make enough insulin or can’t use it properly. This leads to high...
Can type 2 diabetes be managed without taking medication?
Many people who are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes believe that medication is the only way to keep their blood sugar under control. But...
Common diabetes drug shows promise in slowing prostate cancer
Researchers at Columbia University have discovered that metformin, a well-known diabetes drug, may play an important role in stopping certain types of prostate cancer...
Widely used diabetes drug linked to rare, serious infection
Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors are a newer type of medication used to help people with diabetes manage their blood sugar levels. They work by...
Watercress compound may reverse kidney damage in diabetes
Researchers at AlMaarefa University have uncovered a promising natural approach to fighting one of the most serious complications of diabetes: kidney damage, also known...