How to live a long and healthy life with type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a condition that affects millions of people around the world. It changes the way the body handles sugar (called glucose),...
Best bedtime snacks for people with diabetes
Living with diabetes means making smart food choices all day, including at night. What you eat before bed can affect your blood sugar levels...
Even ‘less healthy’ plant foods help diabetics lose weight, study show
A new study has found that people with type 1 diabetes can lose weight by switching from animal-based foods to plant-based ones—even when the...
Diabetes drug metformin may help reduce death risk
A recent study from Stanford University and other institutions has found that the commonly used diabetes drug metformin may help reduce the risk of...
New study shows how type 2 diabetes silently affects the brain
Type 2 diabetes is well known for its impact on blood sugar levels and the risk it poses to heart health, kidneys, and nerves.
However,...
New diabetes drug may reduce dementia risk
A recent study from the Karolinska Institutet, published in the journal eClinicalMedicine, suggests that a type of diabetes medication called GLP-1 agonists may also lower...
These two drugs work best with metformin to treat type 2 diabetes
A major new study has taken a close look at how different medications work alongside metformin—the go-to first-line treatment for people with type 2...
Can people with diabetes eat fruit? yes—here’s how to do it safely
Living with diabetes often means being extra careful about what you eat, especially when it comes to sugar. This can make people wonder: “Can...
Common diabetes drug may help you live longer
Metformin is a well-known medication used by millions of people with type 2 diabetes to help control their blood sugar. But now, researchers from...
What people with type 2 diabetes should know about drinking alcohol
Drinking alcohol when you have type 2 diabetes can be tricky. It’s not always clear how alcohol will affect your body, especially when you’re...