A simple procedure may replace insulin to treat type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common health problems in the world today. In the United States alone, more than 37 million...
Study finds surprising cause of heart death in diabetes
When people think about heart health in type 2 diabetes, they often focus on diet, exercise, and keeping blood sugar under control.
While these are...
Why diabetes risk increases a lot in older people
Diabetes is a common condition, especially in older adults. It happens when the body cannot properly control blood sugar levels.
Over time, high blood sugar...
AI reveals hidden emotional risks behind type 2 diabetes
Loneliness, poor sleep, and mental stress may quietly increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes much more than people realize.
A new study led...
High-fat diet may increase exercise benefits in people with high blood sugar
Exercise is often seen as one of the best ways to stay healthy. It helps the heart, improves breathing, and allows the body to...
Simple blood pressure drug may protect kidneys in diabetes, study finds
Diabetic kidney disease is one of the most serious problems caused by diabetes. It affects about 40% of people with diabetes and can slowly...
Why poor sleep in your 20s could lead to diabetes later—even without weight gain
Most people think that gaining weight is the main reason why mental health problems like depression can lead to diseases such as diabetes.
A new...
The long-awaited insulin pill may be closer than ever, study suggests
For more than a century, scientists have been trying to turn insulin into a pill. Since insulin was first discovered in the early 1920s,...
Common diabetes drug can mimic exercise benefits in cancer patients
A new study has found that a widely used diabetes drug, metformin, may produce some of the same effects in the body as exercise,...
This diabetes drug may help blood vessels stay young longer
As people get older, their bodies go through many changes. One important change happens in the blood vessels.
Over time, blood vessels can become stiffer...