Study finds new way to treat high blood pressure and diabetes
Our blood holds many secrets about our health. Tiny proteins that flow through our bloodstream can give doctors important clues about what’s happening inside...
Alcohol drinking could increase high blood pressure in people with diabetes
Scientists from Wake Forest School of Medicine report that alcohol consumption may raise the risk of high blood pressure in people with type 2...
Some diabetes drugs may raise risk of a rare, deadly infection
A new study has shown that a group of diabetes drugs called SGLT2 inhibitors may increase the risk of a rare but dangerous infection.
This...
Can a common diabetes drug protect you from vision loss?
A common medicine used for diabetes, called metformin, might also help protect our eyes from a condition that causes vision loss as we get...
How to spot early eye damage in type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a long-term condition that affects how the body controls blood sugar. Over time, high blood sugar can quietly damage many...
1 in 4 people with diabetes have muscle loss
A new paper published in Clinical Nutrition is shining a light on a serious but little-known condition affecting people with diabetes: sarcopenic diabetes.
This condition...
Your gut holds the key to treating obesity and diabetes
A new study has found that tiny molecules produced by gut bacteria may help explain how our bodies manage sugar and fat—and could lead...
Can avocados support your blood sugar control?
Avocados are not only creamy and delicious but also incredibly helpful for people with diabetes. This unique fruit is full of healthy fats and...
What people with diabetes should know about alcohol
Managing diabetes means keeping a close eye on your food, exercise, and daily habits. Drinking alcohol can make this more difficult.
People with diabetes need...
How high blood sugar quietly feeds cavities and gum disease
People living with type 2 diabetes often face many health challenges, but problems with teeth and oral health are rarely talked about in detail.
Dentists...