Simple skin patch with gene switch could help treat diabetes
Scientists at ETH Zurich have developed a gene switch that can be activated using a simple nitroglycerin patch applied to the skin. This breakthrough...
How diabetes fuels antibiotic resistance
Antibiotics are medicines used to treat bacterial infections, but in recent years, their effectiveness has been declining. This is because bacteria can develop resistance,...
Lowering blood sugar along with weight loss can better prevent diabetes
People with prediabetes are often advised to lose weight to lower their risk of developing type 2 diabetes. However, a new study suggests that...
A new approach to preventing type 2 diabetes
For years, medical guidelines have focused on weight loss as the main strategy for preventing type 2 diabetes in people with prediabetes. The standard...
Common diabetes drug can also prevent heart and kidney diseases
People with type 2 diabetes face a high risk of developing heart disease, strokes, heart failure, and kidney failure. Managing blood sugar levels is important, but preventing...
New diabetes drug may offer extra heart benefits for older people
A widely used diabetes medication may provide additional health benefits for older adults, according to a large-scale study led by the University of Glasgow....
Cinnamon may help control blood sugar and reduce diabetes risk
A new study suggests that cinnamon may help stabilize blood sugar levels in people with prediabetes, potentially slowing the progression to type 2 diabetes. The findings, published in...
Study reveals a surprising cause of type 2 diabetes
Diabetes affects an estimated 415 million people worldwide, with around 90% of cases being type 2 diabetes (T2D). This condition occurs when pancreatic beta-cells...
This diabetes drug helps people lose significant weight, study finds
A recent study from the University of Pennsylvania has confirmed that the injectable medication semaglutide can lead to major weight loss. This drug, commonly known by...
Widely used diabetes drugs linked to serious infection
A recent study has found that a class of diabetes drugs called sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors may increase the risk of a rare but...