Many people with type 2 diabetes lack essential vitamins and minerals
A new study has found that micronutrient deficiency—low levels of essential vitamins and minerals—is common in people with type 2 diabetes. The research, published in BMJ Nutrition...
Broccoli compound may help control blood sugar in prediabetes
A natural compound found in broccoli sprouts, called sulforaphane, may help lower blood sugar levels in people with prediabetes. This was discovered in a...
This drug may help slow cognitive decline in people with type 2 diabetes
Metformin, a widely used medication for type 2 diabetes, may also help slow cognitive decline and reduce the risk of dementia, according to a...
New diabetes drugs could reduce kidney disease death risk
A common group of drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes and help with weight loss may also benefit people with kidney disease, according...
Eye problems linked to popular diabetes and weight loss drugs
Doctors at the University of Utah’s Moran Eye Center have reviewed cases of nine patients who developed vision problems while taking widely used diabetes...
Weight loss surgery is safe and effective for reducing diabetes drugs
A recent Australian study has found that weight loss surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, is a safe and effective way to help people...
This is the key to reducing heart attack and death risk in diabetes
A study from the Universities of Gothenburg and Oxford highlights the critical importance of controlling blood sugar levels immediately after a type 2 diabetes...
Study shows big cause of diabetes in older people
Scientists from Tokyo Metropolitan University have discovered a possible reason why older adults are more likely to develop diabetes. Their research shows that as...
Rising diabetes-related amputations in Oklahoma highlight urgent health concerns
After years of progress in reducing amputations, the number of diabetes-related lower limb amputations is now rising across the United States. A new study...
Scientists find the key to curing type 2 diabetes
Our bodies rely on tiny structures called mitochondria to generate energy for our cells. These structures are often described as the "powerhouses" of the...