Why some people have dangerous diabetes complications
In a new study, researchers found that not all diabetes is created equally and high blood sugar isn’t the only culprit of significant complications.
They...
This common diabetes drug may lower death risk in COVID-19
Metformin is an established, generic medication for managing blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes.
It also reduces inflammation proteins like TNF-alpha that...
This daily food may reduce your risks of diabetes and high blood pressure
In a recent study published in BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care, scientists found that eating at least two daily servings of dairy may lower...
This common fruit may help reduce your blood sugar after a meal
Berries are an important component of a healthy diet, being rich in vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, and polyphenols.
In a recent study from the University...
1 in 5 COVID-19 patients with diabetes dies, study finds
In a new study, researchers analyzed the outcomes of patients with diabetes admitted to hospital with COVID-19.
They found that one in five patients die...
Scientists find a new drug for diabetic eye disease
In a new study, researchers discovered a potentially effective treatment for diabetic retinopathy, a disease that swells and scars the retina.
With a single injection,...
Older adults with ‘prediabetes’ seldom get full-blown diabetes
Older adults classified as having “prediabetes” due to moderately elevated measures of blood sugar usually don’t go on to develop full-blown diabetes, according to...
Up to half of new diabetes cases in the U.S. linked to obesity, shows...
Obesity drives up to half of all Type 2 diabetes cases in the United States, new research shows, highlighting the need for greater prevention.
The...
Obesity contributes to nearly half of new diabetes in US every year
In a new study, researchers found that reducing the prevalence of obesity may prevent up to half of new Type 2 diabetes cases in...
This small habit can make big progress in diabetes control
In a recent study presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes, researchers found that regular heat exposure...