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This common diabetes drug could reduce COVID-19 death risks

In a new study, researchers found that metformin was linked to strongly reduced COVID-19 death risks in women. This is one of the world's largest...

This once-a-week insulin shot could help treat type 2 diabetes

Insulin is a hormone that helps the body process sugars from foods. Insulin ushers sugar from the blood into the body’s cells, where it...

This weight loss surgery could lead to long-term diabetes recovery

In a new study, researchers found that more than half of adults with type 2 diabetes had long-term remission following gastric bypass surgery. The research...

This fruit may help control your blood sugar after a meal

In a new study, researchers found that blackcurrants have a beneficial effect on post-meal blood sugar response, and the required portion size is much...

What you should know about diabetes

An estimated 25.8 million people in the United States are living with diabetes – but many still don’t understand the basics of the condition. Over...

Dose of exercise matters for people with type 2 diabetes

In a recent study at the University of Calgary and elsewhere, researchers found for people with type 2 diabetes, both aerobic exercise training (like...

This thing can drive serious diabetes complications

For the one in 10 Americans with diabetes, how to best manage and slow the progression of the disease is often a top concern. Diabetes...

This health issue may increase fall risk in older people with diabetes

Hypoglycemia is a health condition in which the blood sugar (glucose) level is lower than normal. In a recent study at the University of California...

This drug may help slow down cognitive decline, study shows

Metformin is the first-line treatment for most cases of type 2 diabetes and one of the most commonly prescribed medications worldwide, with millions of...

COVID-19 and diabetes: What you need to know

In a recent study at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, researchers reviewed the evidence on the devastating impact COVID-19 is having on people...