Common anti-inflammation drug may increase diabetes risk very fast
In a new study, researchers found that a commonly prescribed anti-inflammatory may increase the risk of diabetes after just one week of treatment.
Healthy men...
Supplements do not protect kidney health in people with 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...
Scientists find a new way to treat type 2 diabetes
In a new study, researchers found that the protein adipsin, which is produced in body fat, helps protect insulin-secreting cells called pancreatic beta cells...
Weight loss counseling may help people control diabetes
In a new study, researchers found that for people with difficult-to-control diabetes, adding intensive weight management counseling to group medical visits provided extra health...
This dietary supplement may help treat type 2 diabetes
Gingko biloba is one of the oldest living tree species. Most Ginkgo products are made with extract prepared from leaves.
It is commonly available as...
New gene therapy combo may treat heart disease, kidney disease, diabetes together
As we age, our bodies tend to develop diseases like heart failure, kidney failure, diabetes, and obesity, and the presence of any one disease...
This common fruit may help manage obesity, prevent diabetes
In a new study, researchers found avocados may hold the key to managing obesity and helping delay or prevent diabetes.
They found how a compound...
New blood test could predict stroke risk in people with diabetes
Having diabetes is a risk factor for many other health conditions, including stroke.
“Every 40 seconds an American has a stroke,” says Frederick Korley, M.D.,...
High blood pressure may cause more diabetic eye treatments
When patients with diabetic retinopathy would see Michigan Medicine ophthalmologist Anjali Shah, M.D., the conversation was often the same.
And it could be frustrating.
“I would...
Diabetes drug metformin cannot help increase muscle strength
In a new study, researchers found that diabetes drug metformin could not help exercising seniors gain more muscle mass.
They found that older adults who...