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This drug may improve survival in people with diabetes and COVID-19

Sitagliptin, an oral drug, is prescribed to 15% to 20% of patients with type 2 diabetes. It was approved by the FDA in 2006 and...

Eating less dairy food may benefit people with metabolic syndrome

In a new study, researchers found that lower dairy intake may be beneficial for people with metabolic syndrome. They showed that the body's ability to...

These drugs could effectively treat diabetes, protect heart health

Less than a decade ago, the Food and Drug Administration approved drugs for treating type 2 diabetes in an entirely new way. Since that time,...

Widely used diabetes drugs may help you prevent Parkinson’s disease

In a recent study, researchers found that the higher risk of Parkinson’s disease among people with type 2 diabetes appears to be reduced by...

Better blood sugar control boosts brain health in people with type 2 diabetes

In a new study, researchers found that controlling blood sugar levels improved the ability to clearly think, learn and remember among people with type...

Scientists find new way to effectively detect diabetes-related eye disease

In a new study, researchers created a novel deep learning method that makes automated screenings for eye diseases such as diabetic retinopathy more efficient. Reducing...

People with type 2 diabetes can eat potatoes, study shows

People with type 2 diabetes are frequently told to avoid eating potatoes, and other high Glycemic Index (GI) foods, because of the longstanding perception...

Go (over) easy on the eggs: ‘Egg-cess’ eating linked to diabetes

Scrambled, poached, or boiled, eggs are a popular breakfast food the world over. But in a new study, researchers found that excess egg consumption can...

New drug combo may improve blood sugar and weight control in diabetes

In a new study, researchers found that adding an experimental cancer drug to a widely used diabetes treatment may improve blood glucose control and...

Diabetes may raise risk of this dangerous health issue in older people

In a recent study at North Jutland Aalborg University Hospital, researchers found that having type 1 diabetes is linked to a 33% increase in...