This gut hormone may increase heart disease risk
In a new study, researchers found that there is a connection between high levels of the gastrointestinal hormone GIP in the blood and an...
This cancer-fighting compound could fight obesity and diabetes, too
In a new study, researchers found that a cancer-fighting compound they discovered some years ago might also reduce body fat and help fight obesity...
This bad childhood experience may increase diabetes risk in men
In a new study, researchers found that men who experienced a family member's incarceration are 64% more likely to have diabetes in later adulthood,...
Sleep apnea may increase vision loss in people with diabetes
When people with diabetes have poor control over their blood sugar levels, the tiny blood vessels at the back of the eye can become...
This type of work linked to high risk of heart disease, stroke and type...
In a new study, researchers found that shift workers are at a much higher risk for sleep disorders and metabolic syndrome, which increases a...
Supplements cannot protect kidney health in type 2 diabetes
In a new study, researchers found that supplements of vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids (often sold as fish oil) do not help people...
This stuff in body fat offers a new way 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...
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...