What you need to know about today’s best diabetes treatments

Type 2 diabetes happens when the body cannot use the hormone insulin properly, so sugar builds up in the blood. Changing your lifestyle—eating healthier...

How to lower high blood sugar naturally without insulin

High blood sugar, also called hyperglycemia, can be harmful if not treated. For people with type 2 diabetes or others who do not use...

New diabetes drug works faster and helps you lose weight

A new study has found that the diabetes drug tirzepatide helps people lower their blood sugar and lose weight more quickly than other commonly...

Smoking, blood pressure and diabetes each may cause distinct dementia-related brain changes

Many people think dementia is something we cannot prevent, but new research shows that almost half of all dementia cases are linked to risk...

Smart speaker may improve blood sugar and mental health in people with type 2...

Type 2 diabetes is a common health condition that affects many older adults. According to the International Diabetes Federation, around one in five people...

Study finds hidden genetic drivers of type 2 diabetes

Scientists from Helmholtz Munich and an international team have made an important discovery in the fight against type 2 diabetes (T2D). Using global genetic data,...

Eating beef daily does not raise diabetes risk

A new study offers reassuring news for people concerned about red meat and its role in blood sugar and heart health. Researchers have found that...

Why overactive bladder is so common in people with diabetes

Overactive bladder is a condition that many people find embarrassing or difficult to talk about, yet it affects millions of adults around the world. People...

Why heart risk grows the longer you have type 2 diabetes

People with type 2 diabetes often face an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes. But a new study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden...

Blood sugar spikes after meals may raise Alzheimer’s risk

New research from the University of Liverpool suggests that sharp rises in blood sugar after meals may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. These...