What causes kidney disease in non-diabetics
Kidney disease is often linked to diabetes, but many people without diabetes can also develop kidney problems. In fact, research shows that nearly 30...
Healthy sleep is key to better heart and metabolic health, says AHA
Getting enough good-quality sleep is important for a healthy heart and metabolism, according to a new statement from the American Heart Association (AHA).
The statement,...
Why type 2 diabetes can lead to nerve pain
Type 2 diabetes is known for causing high blood sugar levels, but many people don’t realize it can also lead to nerve pain.
This type...
Best medications for type 2 diabetes control
Type 2 diabetes happens when the body struggles to use the hormone insulin, so sugar builds up in the blood. Lifestyle changes, like healthier...
New research links Alzheimer’s disease to metabolic problems
Researchers from Yale-NUS College have made an important discovery that could change how we think about Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s is a brain condition that...
New treatment could help people with type 2 diabetes stop insulin injections
More than 37 million people in the United States have diabetes, and many of them have type 2 diabetes. While this condition is often...
Higher doses of this diabetes drug improve weight loss and blood sugar
Diabetes is a condition where there is too much sugar in the blood. Over time, this can become harder to control. Some medicines can...
Alzheimer’s disease is linked to metabolic issues, study shows
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia and mainly affects older adults. It causes problems with memory, thinking, and behavior, and can...
People with diabetes are more likely to get a frozen shoulder
Have you ever heard of a “frozen shoulder”? It’s a condition where your shoulder becomes very painful and stiff, making it hard or even...
How to tell if you might have type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a long-term condition that affects the way the body processes blood sugar, or glucose. Many people with type 2 diabetes...