Warning about widely used diabetes drug metformin
In a study from the University of Waterloo, scientists suggest that doctors need to be wary of prescribing a particular treatment for all types...
Study shows leading cause of death in diabetes
In a study from Imperial College London, scientists found cancer is the leading cause of death among people with diabetes.
The researchers showed that between...
This high-protein plant could help reduce blood sugar after meals
Scientists from the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev found that Mankai, a new high-protein aquatic plant strain of duckweed, could help control blood sugar.
The...
Type 2 diabetes: eating a diet rich in fruit and vegetables daily lowers risk
Eating about five servings of fruit and vegetables a day is widely promoted as a key part of a healthy diet.
This is because consuming...
Scientists find how to accurately predict diabetes and pre-diabetes
In a study from Innotomy Consulting in India, scientists found that an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm, derived from the features of individual heartbeats recorded...
Scientists find why some older men have higher risk of diabetes
In a recent study from Johns Hopkins University, scientists found that older men who have lower lean body mass as they age are more...
For people with diabetes, weight loss surgery may be the best option
In a study from Columbia University, scientists found bariatric surgery—either gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy—is recommended for people with type 2 diabetes and a...
Research finds cause of early-stage type 2 diabetes
Scientists from the Centenary Institute and elsewhere found that the lack of an enzyme in the liver called SphK2 results in strong insulin resistance...
Type 2 diabetes drug may benefit people with chronic depression
Scientists from Stanford University found that a medication normally used to boost insulin sensitivity in people with type 2 diabetes appears to help ease the symptoms...
Two servings of dairy food a day help lower risks of diabetes, high blood...
Scientists from McMaster University found that eating at least two daily servings of dairy is linked to lower risks of diabetes and high blood...