New diabetes drug can also protect kidney and lung health
Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2 inhibitors) are a newer type of medication used to treat type 2 diabetes. These drugs help lower blood sugar...
Study finds best diabetes drugs to use with metformin
A major study by The GRADE Study Research Group has provided important insights into how well different diabetes medications work when taken alongside metformin, the most commonly...
Common heartburn drugs may help lower blood sugar in diabetes
Antacids are common medications used to relieve heartburn, indigestion, and stomach discomfort by reducing stomach acidity. But a new study from the University of Maryland suggests that these...
New drug could lower blood sugar in type 2 diabetes more effectively
A new investigational drug, berberine ursodeoxycholate (HTD1801), has been found to lower blood sugar, improve cholesterol levels, and enhance liver function in people with type 2 diabetes (T2D).
The...
Early menopause linked to higher risk of type 2 diabetes
A new study from Korea University has found that women who experience menopause before age 40 have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
The research, published...
Common diabetes drugs may lower risk of obesity-related cancers
A new study suggests that medications commonly used for diabetes, including the popular drug Ozempic, may help reduce the risk of certain obesity-related cancers.
The...
Higher doses of this drug may help control blood sugar better
A new study has found that increasing the dose of semaglutide, a common medication for type 2 diabetes, can lead to better blood sugar...
Higher doses of this drug can improve blood sugar and weight loss
Diabetes happens when blood sugar levels become too high, making it difficult for the body to manage sugar properly. Over time, this can lead...
How potatoes can help with weight loss and diabetes
February is the month of love, and it’s also National Potato Lovers Month!
While potatoes often get a bad reputation, new research shows they can...
Common food additive may increase gut inflammation and diabetes risk
Carrageenan, a common food additive (E 407) used as a thickener and stabilizer in processed foods, has been linked to gut inflammation, ulcers, and increased blood sugar...