How potatoes can help with weight loss and diabetes
February is the month of love, and it’s also National Potato Lovers Month!
While potatoes often get a bad reputation, new research shows they can...
Common food additive may increase gut inflammation and diabetes risk
Carrageenan, a common food additive (E 407) used as a thickener and stabilizer in processed foods, has been linked to gut inflammation, ulcers, and increased blood sugar...
This common diabetes drug offers surprising health benefits
Metformin is a popular medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes. It helps lower blood sugar by reducing the amount of glucose the liver...
Diabetes and obesity drugs may help treat mental diseases
New research suggests that medications originally developed for diabetes and obesity could have potential benefits for mental health and cognitive disorders.
A study from the...
Eye photos can predict kidney disease in people with diabetes
New research from the University of Dundee has shown that artificial intelligence (AI) can analyze routine eye-screening photos to detect early signs of kidney...
Research shows surprising heart risks for people with type 2 diabetes
When talking about heart health in people with type 2 diabetes, most advice focuses on eating well and exercising. But a new study presented...
Common diabetes drug linked to serious infection, study finds
A newer class of diabetes drugs called sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors has been linked to a rare but life-threatening infection known as Fournier gangrene.
This...
Fish oil may help reduce insulin resistance, study shows
A new study from Brazil suggests that fish oil may help lower insulin resistance and improve blood sugar control by reducing inflammation in the...
Continuous glucose monitors may overestimate blood sugar, study finds
Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) are becoming popular among health-conscious individuals, but new research suggests they may not be as accurate as many believe—especially for...
Diabetes may increase the risk of this shoulder disease
Have you ever heard of a "frozen shoulder"? It’s a painful condition that makes your shoulder stiff and hard to move. For people with...