Diabetes drug metformin may help reduce death risk
A recent study from Stanford University and other institutions has found that the commonly used diabetes drug metformin may help reduce the risk of...
New study shows how type 2 diabetes silently affects the brain
Type 2 diabetes is well known for its impact on blood sugar levels and the risk it poses to heart health, kidneys, and nerves.
However,...
New diabetes drug may reduce dementia risk
A recent study from the Karolinska Institutet, published in the journal eClinicalMedicine, suggests that a type of diabetes medication called GLP-1 agonists may also lower...
These two drugs work best with metformin to treat type 2 diabetes
A major new study has taken a close look at how different medications work alongside metformin—the go-to first-line treatment for people with type 2...
Can people with diabetes eat fruit? yes—here’s how to do it safely
Living with diabetes often means being extra careful about what you eat, especially when it comes to sugar. This can make people wonder: “Can...
Common diabetes drug may help you live longer
Metformin is a well-known medication used by millions of people with type 2 diabetes to help control their blood sugar. But now, researchers from...
What people with type 2 diabetes should know about drinking alcohol
Drinking alcohol when you have type 2 diabetes can be tricky. It’s not always clear how alcohol will affect your body, especially when you’re...
Diabetes strongly linked to frozen shoulder, study finds
Frozen shoulder is a painful condition that makes it hard to move your arm and shoulder. For people with diabetes, the risk of developing...
New study finds the key to fighting obesity and diabetes
Scientists at Sweden's Karolinska Institutet have discovered a promising new way to tackle obesity and its related conditions like fatty liver disease and type...
Understanding diabetic neuropathy: symptoms, treatments, and management
Diabetic neuropathy is a common complication of diabetes that affects up to half of the people living with the condition. It happens when high...