Why respiratory infections are more dangerous to people with diabetes
Since the Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) first emerged in Saudi Arabia in 2012, there have been more than 2,400 confirmed cases of...
This eating habit may help prevent type 2 diabetes
It is known that a healthy diet is important in preventing type 2 diabetes and obesity.
Recently, researchers from the University of Adelaide and elsewhere...
This drug combo may help control blood sugar effectively
For patients with diabetes, maintaining lower blood glucose levels is important to reduce the risk of complications such as nerve damage, kidney damage, eye...
This sleep problem linked to blinding eye disease in people with diabetes
In a new study, researchers found that severe sleep apnea is a risk factor for developing diabetic macular edema, a complication of diabetes that can cause vision...
Activity trackers may benefit people with diabetes and heart disease
In a new study, researchers have done the largest ever review of the effect of movement-monitoring devices, such as pedometers, on the activity of...
Scientists find possible treatment for non-healing wounds in diabetes
In a new study, researchers found for the first time an enzyme that seems to be critical for normal healing—and, in diabetic patients, appears...
Maintaining weight loss can protect heart health in people with diabetes
In a new study, researchers found people with type 2 diabetes who regained weight forfeited the initial benefits of reduced risk of heart disease...
New procedure may treat type 2 diabetes, obesity
In a new study, researchers found that a newly tested medical device, called Sleeveballoon, mimics the effects of traditional bariatric surgery in rodents and...
Coffee bean extracts may help reduce inflammation, insulin resistance
When coffee beans are processed and roasted the husk and silverskin of the bean are removed and unused, and often are left behind in...
Exercising more or eating less, which is better for your insulin function?
In a new study, researchers from the Singapore Institute for Clinical Sciences found a single bout of aerobic exercise could increase insulin sensitivity the...