Why diabetes drug metformin can do much more than lowering blood sugar
Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common long‑term health problems in the world. It happens when the body cannot use sugar properly,...
Routine eye test could reveal hidden heart problems in diabetes
People with type 2 diabetes are usually told to have regular eye checks to protect their vision. These tests look for damage caused by...
Less sugar in early years may protect the heart for life, study suggests
A growing body of research suggests that what happens in the earliest years of life can shape health decades later. A new study indicates...
Diabetes is linked to this hidden shoulder disease
Frozen shoulder is a painful condition that makes the shoulder stiff and hard to move. It often begins with mild discomfort and slowly gets...
Popular diabetes drugs linked to dangerous flesh‑eating infection
A recent study by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has raised serious concerns about a newer group of diabetes medications called SGLT2 inhibitors....
Weight-loss surgery strongly benefits people with diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is one of the fastest growing health problems in the world. It happens when the body cannot use insulin properly, causing...
New diabetes shot helps people control blood sugar and lose weight better
A new study has found that a modern diabetes medicine called tirzepatide may help people with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar and...
“Cyborg” pancreas? New implant could help lab-grown cells treat diabetes
Scientists are developing a futuristic approach to treating diabetes that sounds like science fiction but may one day become reality.
Researchers at the University of...
Simple diet change could help reverse insulin resistance
Scientists from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine have found that a plant-based diet may help overweight individuals lose weight and reduce insulin resistance.
The...
Two-drug combo may protect kidneys better in diabetes
Chronic kidney disease is a serious condition in which the kidneys gradually lose their ability to filter waste and extra fluid from the blood.
This...