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New diabetes drugs may lower heart disease risks, study finds

The rise in type 2 diabetes has become a significant public health concern in recent years. This form of diabetes happens when the body...

This drug show promise for protecting kidneys, heart, and lungs in diabetes

Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2 inhibitors) are a relatively new group of medications originally developed to help manage blood sugar levels in people with...

Preventing diabetes: small steps can make a big difference

Chances are, you know someone who has diabetes. It might even be you. Diabetes is one of the most common disorders in the U.S....

This widely used diabetes drug may protect against dementia

Type 2 diabetes is a common, long-term condition where the body struggles to manage blood sugar levels effectively. One of the most widely used treatments...

Sharp rise in kidney disease in women linked to diabetes and high blood pressure

A new analysis has revealed that the number of chronic kidney disease (CKD) cases among women globally has nearly tripled over the past three...

Popular diabetes and weight-loss drug may lower Alzheimer’s risk

Scientists at Case Western Reserve University’s School of Medicine have discovered that semaglutide, a well-known drug used for managing diabetes and weight loss, could...

For type 2 diabetes, focusing on when you eat – not what – can...

Type 2 diabetes affects 1.2 million Australians and accounts for 85-90% of all diabetes cases. This chronic condition is characterised by high blood glucose...

Scientists develop smart insulin to prevent dangerous drops in blood sugar

A new type of insulin that can adapt to blood sugar levels has been successfully tested in lab studies and animal trials. This breakthrough, reported...

This common diabetes drug may have harmful effects on the heart

Rosiglitazone is a drug used to help people with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar levels. Belonging to a class of drugs called...

This diabetes drug could help treat kidney diseases, study finds

Researchers have discovered that the diabetes medication semaglutide, often sold under the brand name Ozempic, can be beneficial for patients with chronic kidney disease...