Wearable tech can spot early diabetes risk—without needles
Blood sugar spikes and crashes aren’t just about feeling tired or hungry—they might hold the key to predicting diabetes risk early on, and without...
Can coffee help reduce diabetes?
For many people, the day doesn’t feel like it’s started until they’ve had their morning coffee. But if you have diabetes—or are trying to...
New drug combo offers hope for people with type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a common long-term illness that affects millions of people around the world. It happens when the body can’t use insulin...
Orange compound shows promise in treating obesity and diabetes
Scientists from Western University in Canada have discovered that a natural substance found in sweet oranges and tangerines could help fight obesity and protect...
A new diabetes drug may protect the kidneys and lungs
Scientists from the University of Hong Kong have discovered that a newer type of diabetes drug may do more than just control blood sugar....
Can people with diabetes eat fruit? Absolutely—with the right approach
For many people living with diabetes, deciding what to eat can feel complicated—especially when it comes to fruit. Since fruit is naturally sweet, it’s...
Omega-3 can help prevent diabetes and cardiovascular disease
In 2021, roughly six per cent of the world’s population, or 529 million people, were living with diabetes, mostly Type 2 diabetes (T2D). In...
Messed-up sleep and bad diets can team up to cause diabetes
A new study from Northwestern Medicine shows how a mix of disrupted sleep patterns and unhealthy eating may increase the risk of developing diabetes.
Researchers...
This common diabetes drug may help prevent aggressive blood cancer
Metformin, a widely used and affordable drug for type 2 diabetes, could help prevent a deadly form of blood cancer known as acute myeloid...
Higher doses of this drug may improve blood sugar in type 2 diabetes
A new international study has found that using higher doses of semaglutide, a medication commonly prescribed for type 2 diabetes, may help people better...