Why poor sleep in your 20s could lead to diabetes later—even without weight gain
Most people think that gaining weight is the main reason why mental health problems like depression can lead to diseases such as diabetes.
A new...
The long-awaited insulin pill may be closer than ever, study suggests
For more than a century, scientists have been trying to turn insulin into a pill. Since insulin was first discovered in the early 1920s,...
Common diabetes drug can mimic exercise benefits in cancer patients
A new study has found that a widely used diabetes drug, metformin, may produce some of the same effects in the body as exercise,...
This diabetes drug may help blood vessels stay young longer
As people get older, their bodies go through many changes. One important change happens in the blood vessels.
Over time, blood vessels can become stiffer...
Scientists find hidden cause of diabetes damage inside insulin cells
Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common long-term health conditions in the world. It affects about 415 million people globally, and around...
Common diabetes drug may help protect against skin cancer
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States and many other countries. It mainly develops when skin cells are...
Study finds which diabetes drugs work best with metformin
Type 2 diabetes is a long-term condition that affects how the body uses sugar, also called glucose. When a person has this condition, their...
Common diabetes drug may reduce death risk in older people
Metformin is one of the most widely used medicines for people with type 2 diabetes. For many years, it has been known as a...
Best and worst fruits for people with type 2 diabetes
For people living with type 2 diabetes, food choices matter every day.
One common question is about fruit. Many people think fruit is always healthy,...
Why living at high altitude could prevent diabetes
For many years, scientists have noticed an interesting pattern. People who live at high altitudes, where the air contains less oxygen, tend to have...