Diabetes drug metformin could help treat prostate cancer
Scientists at Columbia University have discovered that metformin, a common and inexpensive diabetes drug, may help treat certain types of prostate cancer.
This breakthrough could...
This diet beats DASH for weight, blood pressure, and blood sugar control
Many adults in the United States struggle with health problems like high blood pressure, prediabetes, and type 2 diabetes.
These conditions are often linked to...
New diabetes drug protects kidneys and heart effectively
People with type 2 diabetes who also have kidney disease face a very high risk of kidney failure, heart attacks, strokes, and even death.
But...
Why stress can strongly harm your blood sugar
A groundbreaking study published in Nature has revealed a brain circuit that directly links stress to increased glucose production, offering new insights into the...
Why controlling blood sugar early saves lives in type 2 diabetes
A new study from researchers at the Universities of Gothenburg and Oxford shows how important it is to manage blood sugar levels right after...
Study shows big cause of inflammation in type 2 diabetes
Scientists at the University of Kentucky have discovered something surprising about type 2 diabetes.
For many years, doctors believed that high blood sugar was the...
Where kids grow up may influence their risk of type 2 diabetes, study finds
Type 2 diabetes, once considered an adult disease, is now affecting children and teenagers at worrying rates.
Before the mid-1990s, only about 1% to 2%...
Why diabetes can be so dangerous for your feet
Diabetes is a disease that affects how your body uses sugar (glucose). It’s very common and can cause problems in many parts of the...
Easy and healthy snacks that help keep your blood sugar steady
Keeping your blood sugar steady is very important, especially if you have diabetes.
When your blood sugar goes up and down a lot, it can...
Early menopause may raise risk of dangerous metabolic problems, study finds
Women who go through menopause earlier than usual may face a higher risk of developing a serious health condition called metabolic syndrome, according to...