How a common diabetes drug may help the immune system fight cancer
Metformin is best known as a reliable and affordable medication for managing type 2 diabetes. But scientists are now discovering that this everyday drug...
Strong muscles may help prevent type 2 diabetes
A new large-scale study from the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) has found that building and maintaining muscle strength may significantly reduce the risk...
Diabetes drugs may help lower risk of dementia
Medicines first made to treat type 2 diabetes are now showing promise in protecting the brain. A group of drugs called GLP-1 receptor agonists—such...
Eating nuts instead of carbs may control type 2 diabetes better
Scientists from the University of Toronto have discovered that eating nuts instead of carbohydrates may help people with type 2 diabetes manage their blood...
This drug reduces risk of heart attacks and stroke in type 2 diabetes
A new international clinical trial has shown that the oral form of semaglutide, a medication already known for managing type 2 diabetes, can significantly lower...
New drug combo shows long-term success in managing type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a widespread condition where the body either doesn’t make enough insulin or doesn’t use it properly, leading to high blood...
Common heartburn drugs may help lower blood sugar in diabetes
Antacids are widely used medicines that help ease heartburn, indigestion, and upset stomach by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach. But now,...
Food additive in processed foods to higher risk of type 2 diabetes
A major new study from France has found that certain combinations of food additives, commonly found in ultra-processed foods, may increase the risk of...
Scientists discover type 5 diabetes
A long-overlooked form of diabetes that affects millions of undernourished young people in low- and middle-income countries has finally been officially recognized as a...
Common diabetes drug may extend life in older people
Delirium is a sudden and serious condition that causes confusion and a lack of awareness. It often happens quickly, especially in older adults or...