Common diabetes drug could strongly cut COVID-19 death risk
In a recent study at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, researchers found that the use of the diabetes drug metformin—before a diagnosis of...
Weekly insulin can help manage type 2 diabetes effectively
In a new study, researchers found that a new once-weekly basal insulin injection demonstrated similar efficacy and safety and a lower rate of low...
Newer diabetes drug can protect kidney and heart health
In a recent study at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, researchers found new evidence that sodium/glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors can benefit patients with diabetes...
Scientists find the key to new therapies for Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes
In a new study, researchers examined the role of cholesterol in both Alzheimer's disease and Type 2 diabetes.
They found a small molecule that may...
Scientists find a powerful new way to treat diabetic foot ulcers
In a new study, researchers found a powerful new approach for treating diabetic foot ulcers, which affect millions of people in the US and...
This diabetes drug could reduce body fat in people with obesity
In a new study, researchers found that in adults with obesity or overweight, weekly treatment with the glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP1) receptor agonist semaglutide...
COVID-19 patients fare worse when they have this health issue
In a new study, researchers found that patients hospitalized with COVID-19 have worse outcomes if they have high blood sugar, or hyperglycemia, regardless of...
Scientists find a way to reverse high blood sugar and muscle loss
In a new study, researchers found that liver metabolism is disrupted in people with obesity-related type 2 diabetes, which contributes to high blood sugar...
Eating before this time may reduce risk for type 2 diabetes
In a new study, researchers found that people who start eating before 8:30 a.m. had lower blood sugar levels and less insulin resistance, which...
This work schedule linked to stroke, high blood pressure and diabetes
In a new study, researchers found that disruption to organ rhythms caused by shift work is a key factor in injury-induced disease development.
They found...