This therapy may restore body’s ability to produce insulin, treating diabetes
Diabetes occurs when there are not enough beta cells in the pancreas, or when those beta cells secrete too little insulin, the hormone required...
Why people with type 2 diabetes have poor blood sugar control
People with type 2 diabetes secrete not only too little insulin but also too much glucagon, which contributes to poor blood glucose control.
In a...
This device allows people with type 2 diabetes to safely use more affordable insulin
In a new study, researchers found that adults with type 2 diabetes requiring insulin therapy can safely achieve good blood sugar control using regular...
This diabetes drug may increase risk of heart failure
Rosiglitazone belongs to a class of drugs called thiazolidinediones.
It helps control blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes, but it can also...
Obesity is a key risk factor for type 2 diabetes, regardless of genetics
In a new study, researchers found that obesity increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by at least 6 times, regardless of genetic...
COVID-19 facts people with diabetes should know
People with diabetes are being warned that they are at "high risk" during the COVID-19 pandemic, and a Purdue University expert can explain more...
This type of work may raise risks of diabetes, heart disease, stroke
About 17.7% of the U.S. labor force works outside the hours of 6 am and 6 pm.
Shift workers are central to the travel, hospitality...
Scientists find a non-invasive way to monitor diabetes
In a new study, researchers found that saliva could be used instead of blood to control diabetes.
The test was developed as an alternative to...
COVID-19 may affect treatment for people with type 2 diabetes
In a new study, researchers found that people with diabetes are at increased risk for bacterial, parasitic and viral infections.
The study illuminates how intersections...
Understanding the risky combination of diabetes and the coronavirus
While most people are anxious about the coronavirus, people with underlying conditions such as diabetes may be especially so.
On top of life's usual demands,...