Diabetes drug metformin linked to less severe COVID-19
In a study from the University of Minnesota, scientists examined adults with type 2 diabetes who were taking metformin, a commonly prescribed diabetes medication.
They...
Eating potatoes in a healthy diet does not increase diabetes risk
scientists found that potatoes actually did not increase that risk, are filled with key nutrients, and packed with health benefits.
Common high-protein plant Mankai could lower blood sugar after meals
In a study from the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, scientists found that Mankai could help control blood sugar.
Some low-carb diets may lower risk of type 2 diabetes
When it comes to reduced-carb diets, it may be quality, not quantity, that matters most.
In a study from Harvard University, scientists found that animal-based,...
New therapy for type 2 diabetes remains effective 2 years later
In a recent study from Thomas Jefferson University, scientists found that a drug combo of diabetes drugs dapagliflozin and exenatide continues to stay effective,...
Latest type 2 diabetes drug helps people reduce blood sugar and lose weight faster
Latest type 2 diabetes drug tirzepatide helps patients achieve their blood sugar control and weight-loss goals faster than existing diabetes drugs.
Outdoor artificial light at night linked to higher diabetes risk
Exposure to artificial light at night is a ubiquitous environmental risk factor in modern societies.
In a study from Shanghai Jiaotong University, scientists found that...
Diabetics break bones easily – new research is figuring out why their bones are...
A person with Type 2 diabetes is three times more likely to break a bone than a nondiabetic.
Since the number of people with diabetes...
High-fat diet may increase pain sensations without obesity or diabetes
Western diets are rich in fats—in particularly saturated fats, which have proved to be responsible for an epidemic of obesity, diabetes and associated conditions.
Individuals...
Men who get type 2 diabetes early may have higher risk of eye disease
Type 2 diabetes, the most common form of diabetes, usually occurs in middle-aged and older people. However, onset at a younger age is becoming more...