Weightlifting may beat running in fighting diabetes and obesity
Running is often praised for helping people stay fit and burn calories. But a new study suggests that lifting weights may be even better...
Common diabetes drugs may raise heart disease risk
For many years, doctors have commonly prescribed two drugs—sulfonylureas and basal insulin—as backup treatments for people with type 2 diabetes when the first-choice drug,...
Diabetes increases risk of stent complications, study finds
People with diabetes, especially those with type 1 diabetes, face a higher risk of complications after receiving heart stents, according to a major study...
Century-old drug may help type 1 diabetes patients use less insulin
A new clinical trial from the Garvan Institute of Medical Research has found that a cheap and widely used diabetes drug, metformin, can help...
Which diabetes drug works best with metformin?
Managing type 2 diabetes is often challenging, but a new major study has given doctors and patients important information on which medicines work best.
The...
How eating patterns could reduce heart disease death risk in people with diabetes
Scientists from Harbin Medical University have identified how the timing of certain foods across the day may be linked to a lower risk of...
A diet to fight diabetic eye damage: the power of rice and fruits
Did you know that the food you eat could impact the health of your eyes, especially if you have diabetes?
Diabetic retinopathy, a condition causing...
A very low-carb keto diet may benefit people with diabetes
Scientists from King Saud University have found that a very low-carbohydrate ketogenic (keto) diet may offer short-term benefits for people with type 2 diabetes.
The...
How gut bacteria may hold the key to fighting obesity and diabetes
Scientists at Harvard University have discovered a group of tiny chemical compounds, called metabolites, that travel from the intestine to the liver and then...
Scientists find key cause of nerve damage in diabetes
Nerve damage is a painful and common problem for people with diabetes. It causes symptoms like pain, numbness, and difficulty moving.
This condition, known as...