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This drug is the best for people with type 2 diabetes and kidney disease

Over the years there has been uncertainty over which drugs are best for patients with Type 2 diabetes and one of its common complications,...

Older people with diabetes want more aggressive blood sugar control, but it can be...

In a new study, researchers found elderly people with type 2 diabetes want more medications and more aggressive control of blood sugar. The findings show...

Some older people with diabetes may use too much insulin

In a new study, researchers found patients with type 2 diabetes who were in poor health were more likely to continue taking insulin after...

This number, not BMI, linked to heart disease in people with diabetes

In a new study, researchers found in people with diabetes, fat mass index, not body mass index (BMI), is linked to a higher risk...

Scientists find new way to treat diabetes-associated Alzheimer’s disease

In a new study, researchers have identified a protein that may contribute to the progression of Alzheimer's disease pathology in type-2 diabetes. The finding could...

Your gut bacteria may harm your blood sugar levels

Millions of people around the world experience serious blood sugar problems which can cause diabetes. In a new study, researchers have discovered how gut bacteria...

These diets help women with diabetes cut heart attack, stroke risk

Eating patterns similar to the Mediterranean diet and the blood pressure-lowering DASH may help older women with Type 2 diabetes ward off heart attacks,...

This popular ingredient in food may increase your diabetes and obesity risk

Food ingredient propionate is widely used in baked goods, animal feeds, and artificial flavorings. It is a naturally occurring short-chain fatty acid that helps prevents...

This drug combo could effectively control blood sugar in people with diabetes

In a new study, researchers found early therapy using vildagliptin and metformin in patients newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes could lead to better...

Light alcohol drinking may benefit people with type 2 diabetes

In a new study, researchers found low-to-moderate alcohol drinking could have a positive effect on blood glucose and fat metabolism in people with type...