This sleep pill can prevent kidney damage in obesity with diabetes
In a new study from the University of Granada, researchers found that melatonin protects from kidney damage caused by obesity with type 2 diabetes.
They...
This study finds how to reverse type 2 diabetes and deadly liver disease
In two recent studies published in Nature Communications and Cell Reports, researchers found a new way to reverse type 2 diabetes and liver fibrosis.
The...
Being a ‘night owl’ may increase diabetes risk if you’re overweight
In a new study from the University of Naples Federico II, researchers found that though obesity by itself can drive up heart disease risk,...
Common diabetes drug may reverse liver inflammation, study finds
The diabetes drug metformin -- derived from a lilac plant that's been used medicinally for more than a thousand years -- has been prescribed...
Common drug for inflammation may boost diabetes risk just in days
Glucocorticoids (GCs) are one of the most commonly prescribed anti-inflammatories for conditions such as arthritis, asthma, allergies, and adrenal insufficiency.
GC treatment at high doses...
This widely used pain drug may cause low blood sugar
In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, researchers found popular pain drug opioid tramadol (marketed as ConZip and Ultram) may increase the risk of...
Common type 2 diabetes drugs can benefit people with asthma
In a new study from Vanderbilt University, researchers found type 2 diabetes patients who also have asthma are benefitting from a diabetes medication.
These types...
Blood sugar problems may increase liver disease
There are no approved drugs to treat nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
But in a new study from Duke Health, researchers found that controlling blood sugar...
Sugar-free energy drinks may harm your health
In two new studies from Curtin University, researchers found that excessive consumption of energy drinks, even sugar-free varieties, may cause big damage to brain...
This diabetes prevention program may increase your lifespan
In a new study from West Virginia University, researchers found that taking part in a year-long diabetes-prevention program supports the addition of 4.4 quality-adjusted...