Preventing diabetes: small steps can make a big difference
Chances are, you know someone who has diabetes. It might even be you. Diabetes is one of the most common disorders in the U.S....
This widely used diabetes drug may protect against dementia
Type 2 diabetes is a common, long-term condition where the body struggles to manage blood sugar levels effectively.
One of the most widely used treatments...
Sharp rise in kidney disease in women linked to diabetes and high blood pressure
A new analysis has revealed that the number of chronic kidney disease (CKD) cases among women globally has nearly tripled over the past three...
Popular diabetes and weight-loss drug may lower Alzheimer’s risk
Scientists at Case Western Reserve University’s School of Medicine have discovered that semaglutide, a well-known drug used for managing diabetes and weight loss, could...
For type 2 diabetes, focusing on when you eat – not what – can...
Type 2 diabetes affects 1.2 million Australians and accounts for 85-90% of all diabetes cases. This chronic condition is characterised by high blood glucose...
Scientists develop smart insulin to prevent dangerous drops in blood sugar
A new type of insulin that can adapt to blood sugar levels has been successfully tested in lab studies and animal trials.
This breakthrough, reported...
This common diabetes drug may have harmful effects on the heart
Rosiglitazone is a drug used to help people with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar levels. Belonging to a class of drugs called...
This diabetes drug could help treat kidney diseases, study finds
Researchers have discovered that the diabetes medication semaglutide, often sold under the brand name Ozempic, can be beneficial for patients with chronic kidney disease...
Scientists find key cause of sudden cardiac arrest in type 2 diabetes
At a major conference held in Hamburg, Germany, researchers shared new insights about the risks of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) in people with type...
What are the key links between obesity and type 2 diabetes?
Obesity has become one of the biggest health issues around the world, and it’s closely connected with type 2 diabetes. People who are obese...