Common benefits and side effects of diabetes drug metformin
Metformin is one of the most common medicines used to treat type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is a condition where the body has...
New drug combo could manage type 2 diabetes more effectively
Type 2 diabetes is a very common health problem where the body cannot use insulin properly. This causes sugar to build up in the...
How stroke symptoms can be different in people with diabetes
Stroke and diabetes are two major health problems that often happen together. When a person has diabetes, their risk of having a stroke is...
Wearable tech can spot early diabetes risk—without needles
Blood sugar spikes and crashes aren’t just about feeling tired or hungry—they might hold the key to predicting diabetes risk early on, and without...
Can coffee help reduce diabetes?
For many people, the day doesn’t feel like it’s started until they’ve had their morning coffee. But if you have diabetes—or are trying to...
New drug combo offers hope for people with type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a common long-term illness that affects millions of people around the world. It happens when the body can’t use insulin...
Orange compound shows promise in treating obesity and diabetes
Scientists from Western University in Canada have discovered that a natural substance found in sweet oranges and tangerines could help fight obesity and protect...
A new diabetes drug may protect the kidneys and lungs
Scientists from the University of Hong Kong have discovered that a newer type of diabetes drug may do more than just control blood sugar....
Can people with diabetes eat fruit? Absolutely—with the right approach
For many people living with diabetes, deciding what to eat can feel complicated—especially when it comes to fruit. Since fruit is naturally sweet, it’s...
Omega-3 can help prevent diabetes and cardiovascular disease
In 2021, roughly six per cent of the world’s population, or 529 million people, were living with diabetes, mostly Type 2 diabetes (T2D). In...