Scientists find key to treating type 2 diabetes
In a new study, researchers found that a few organisms in the gut microbiome play a key role in type 2 diabetes. The finding opens...
Scientists find different types of prediabetes
In a new study, researchers found that all prediabetes is not the same: In people in the preliminary stages of type 2 diabetes, there are...
An egg a day may lead to much higher diabetes risk
Scrambled, poached, or boiled, eggs are a popular breakfast food the world over. Yet the health benefits of the humble egg have not been fully...
This drug may improve survival in people with diabetes and COVID-19
Sitagliptin, an oral drug, is prescribed to 15% to 20% of patients with type 2 diabetes. It was approved by the FDA in 2006 and...
Eating less dairy food may benefit people with metabolic syndrome
In a new study, researchers found that lower dairy intake may be beneficial for people with metabolic syndrome. They showed that the body's ability to...
These drugs could effectively treat diabetes, protect heart health
Less than a decade ago, the Food and Drug Administration approved drugs for treating type 2 diabetes in an entirely new way. Since that time,...
Widely used diabetes drugs may help you prevent Parkinson’s disease
In a recent study, researchers found that the higher risk of Parkinson’s disease among people with type 2 diabetes appears to be reduced by...
Better blood sugar control boosts brain health in people with type 2 diabetes
In a new study, researchers found that controlling blood sugar levels improved the ability to clearly think, learn and remember among people with type...
Scientists find new way to effectively detect diabetes-related eye disease
In a new study, researchers created a novel deep learning method that makes automated screenings for eye diseases such as diabetic retinopathy more efficient. Reducing...
People with type 2 diabetes can eat potatoes, study shows
People with type 2 diabetes are frequently told to avoid eating potatoes, and other high Glycemic Index (GI) foods, because of the longstanding perception...