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This drug could protect heart health in people with type 2 diabetes

In a new study, researchers found that all type 2 diabetes patients are likely to achieve cardiovascular protection from the use of SGLT2 inhibitors. The...

This study shows a common cause of high blood pressure, heart attacks, diabetes

Visceral fat—fat stored around the organs in the belly and around the intestines—is known to be linked to a higher risk of developing many...

Low carb diets and managing diabetes: What you should know

Although often prescribed for diabetes patients, you shouldn’t cut carbohydrates out completely. Here, a registered dietitian offers a well-balanced recipe to try. When you think of carbohydrates, you...

New AI could predict outcome of diabetes-related vision loss

In a new study, researchers found that using artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze retinal images could one day help doctors select the best treatment...

Statins may increase diabetes, skin infection risks fast

A recent study from Curtin University in Perth, Australia and elsewhere found that using statins for as short a time as three months can...

Lower BMI means lower diabetes risk, even in non-obese people

In a new study, researchers found that lower body mass index (BMI) is consistently linked to reduced type 2 diabetes risk, among people with...

This anti-inflammation drug may increase diabetes risk in just 7 days

Glucocorticoids (GCs) are one of the most commonly prescribed anti-inflammatories for conditions such as arthritis, asthma, allergies, and adrenal insufficiency. GC treatment at high doses...

A new method to treat type 2 diabetes

About 30 million people in the United States have diabetes, and up to 95% of these individuals have the type 2 form of the...

These common food nutrients may help control diabetes

Diabetes is a chronic condition marked by high levels of glucose in the blood. While type 1 diabetes cannot be prevented, type 2 diabetes is...

This therapy program could benefit people with diabetes

In a new study, researchers found that cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)-based intervention may improve quality of life among people with diabetes and chronic pain. The...