Modern lifestyle may increase diabetes risk for people with certain genes

Type 2 diabetes is often linked to lifestyle factors such as poor diet and lack of physical activity. However, new research suggests that the environment...

Could Ozempic help people whose cancer has spread to the brain

Weight-loss injections that have become famous for helping people shed pounds may also help some patients with advanced cancer live longer when the disease...

High blood pressure and diabetes together greatly raise risk of early death

High blood pressure and type 2 diabetes are two of the most common long-term health problems in the world today. Many people live with...

Losing health insurance can quickly worsen diabetes, study warns

Diabetes is a long-term health condition that affects how the body controls blood sugar. It requires ongoing care, regular check-ups, and often daily medication. For...

You don’t have to lose weight to reverse prediabetes

For many years, people have believed that the best way to prevent diabetes is to lose weight. Doctors often tell patients with prediabetes to eat...

New pill could treat diabetes and obesity without harsh side effects

Scientists in Sweden have developed a new type of drug that could help people with type 2 diabetes and obesity in a safer and...

Common heartburn drugs may help lower blood sugar, study finds

Antacids are usually used to relieve common stomach problems such as heartburn, indigestion, and acid reflux. They work by reducing the amount of acid...

Common diabetes drugs and low blood sugar linked to sudden cardiac arrest

When people think about managing type 2 diabetes, they often focus on controlling blood sugar, eating healthy foods, and staying active. While these are very...

Your smartwatch could spot diabetes risk early

A new study suggests that a device many people already wear every day—a smartwatch—could help detect a hidden health problem long before it turns...

Diabetes drugs may also improve mental health, study finds

Medications that are commonly used to treat diabetes and help with weight loss may also have unexpected benefits for mental health, according to a...