Eating more healthy fats can reduce risk of type 2 diabetes
In a study from Tufts University and the University of Cambridge, researchers found that eating more unsaturated fats, especially polyunsaturated fats, lowers blood sugar...
Extreme heat events mean higher risk for diabetics
The global effects of climate change have been demonstrated to extend beyond the environment to many other areas including human health, particularly with respect...
Extreme blood sugar swings in type 2 diabetes may increase heart disease risk
In a study from Pennington Biomedical Research Center, scientists found in patients with type 2 diabetes, big swings in blood sugar levels between doctors'...
Scientists find the real cause of inflammation in type 2 diabetes
In a recent study, researchers found that changes to mitochondria—the powerhouse of cells—drive chronic inflammation from cells exposed to certain types of fats.
This could...
Diet rich in whole grains may lower risk of type 2 diabetes
In a recent study from Erasmus University and elsewhere, scientists found that eating high-quality carbohydrates, such as whole grains, was associated with a lower...
Heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes share this common cause
In a study from Uppsala University, scientists found that deep belly fat is a major risk factor for diabetes and heart disease.
They found that...
Research finds the real cause of inflammation in type 2 diabetes
In a study from the University of Kentucky, scientists found that changes to mitochondria—the powerhouse of cells—drive chronic inflammation from cells exposed to certain...
Scientists find multiple genes that may cause type 2 diabetes
Scientists from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia found multiple causal genes that drive the risk of type 2 diabetes.
They used advanced three-dimensional mapping techniques at...
Earlier type 2 diabetes linked to higher risks of heart disease, death
In a study from Inha University, scientists found that men and women who are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes aged 40 or younger are...
Scientists closer to treating heart disease in people with diabetes
Scientists from the University of Otago are closer to preventing immature death and improving the overall health of people with diabetes.
More than 60% of...