Metformin for type 2 diabetes: the pros and cons you need to know
Metformin is a commonly prescribed medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes, a condition where the body struggles to manage blood sugar levels effectively....
How to keep track of blood sugar at home
Monitoring your blood sugar at home is an important step in managing diabetes and staying healthy. Keeping an eye on your blood sugar levels...
How fiber helps protect against diabetes
Eating enough fiber is not just good for your digestion; it can also play a major role in preventing type 2 diabetes. Research has...
These diabetes drugs may raise heart attack risk
Scientists from Northwestern University have discovered that two commonly used medications for Type 2 diabetes may increase the risk of serious heart-related problems.
These drugs—sulfonylureas...
Scientists find a way to make fat cells healthier, tackling diabetes
Researchers at UCLA have uncovered a key reason why obesity increases the risk of Type 2 diabetes.
Their study, published in Cell Reports, reveals that...
Ultra-processed foods pose hidden risks for people with diabetes, warns study
New research highlights the dangers of eating ultra-processed foods for people with type 2 diabetes.
These foods, ranging from diet sodas to packaged crackers and...
These simple brain exercises may help prevent dementia
Dementia affects millions of people worldwide, causing memory loss, confusion, and difficulty with daily tasks.
While there’s no guaranteed way to prevent dementia, research shows...
Scientists warn about common diabetes drug metformin
Researchers from the University of Waterloo have highlighted a critical caution for doctors using metformin, a diabetes drug increasingly being explored as a treatment...
Common diabetes drugs are linked serious infection
Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors are a newer type of medication used to help manage diabetes. While these drugs are effective for controlling blood sugar,...
How diet and exercise could help prevent nerve damage in diabetes
A new study from Michigan Medicine suggests that following a low-calorie diet and doing high-intensity exercise could reduce nerve damage in prediabetic mice.
This research...