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Most humans are vulnerable to type 2 diabetes, study shows

In a new study, researchers suggested that insulin has met an evolutionary cul-de-sac, limiting its ability to adapt to obesity and thereby rendering most...

Scientists find a new way to predict heart disease in people with type 2...

In a new study, researchers have developed a model that aims to predict the risk of people living with type 2 diabetes developing cardiovascular...

The connection between diabetes, kidney disease and high blood pressure

It's a triple health threat faced by tens of millions of Americans. But few think about it until they're forced to. Even then, the interplay...

This treatment for type 2 diabetes remains effective after 2 years

People with Type 2 diabetes often take metformin as first-line therapy to help stabilize their blood glucose. Eventually, some patients no longer respond to metformin...

Common diabetes drugs could help prevent Parkinson’s disease

Elevated risk of Parkinson's disease among people with type 2 diabetes appears to be reduced by some medications used to treat their diabetes, finds...

Scientists find new way to treat common retinal diseases

Scientists at Scripps Research have uncovered a potential new strategy for treating eye diseases that affect millions of people around the world, often resulting...

People with type 2 diabetes do not need to avoid potatoes, says study

People with type 2 diabetes (T2D) are frequently told to avoid eating potatoes, and other high Glycemic Index (GI) foods, because of the longstanding...

New experimental drug could help treat diabetic kidney disease

Patients with diabetic kidney disease can potentially be treated with a new investigational medication that may slow the progress of their illness without harmful...

COVID-19 is a double blow for chronic disease patients

There has never been a more dangerous time than the COVID-19 pandemic for people with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, cancer, respiratory problems...

These two common beverages may lower death risk in diabetes

Drinking plenty of both green tea and coffee is linked to a lower risk of dying from any cause among people with type 2...