How genetics and gut health influence diabetes and its complications
The Meta-Analysis of Glucose and Insulin-related Traits Consortium (MAGIC) has completed the largest-ever study into the genetics of random blood glucose levels.
Led by Professor...
Weight loss is the key for managing type 2 diabetes, study finds
New research from the University of Alabama at Birmingham suggests that for people with type 2 diabetes (T2D), the focus should be on overall...
Poor metabolic health linked to higher risk of dementia, new study finds
What is Metabolic Syndrome?
Metabolic syndrome is a group of conditions that occur together, increasing your risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.
These...
This drug helps type 1 diabetes patients stop relying on insulin, study finds
A New Hope for Type 1 Diabetes Patients
Researchers from the University at Buffalo have found that a drug commonly used to treat type 2...
Research shows a way to reverse type 2 diabetes in lean people
When it comes to type 2 diabetes research, focus usually falls on those who are overweight or obese. But what about those who don't...
Diabetes drug shows promise for widespread heart failure
The Problem: Millions with Weak Hearts
Heart failure is a big deal affecting millions of people around the world. Imagine your heart is like a...
Scientists find the secret to preventing blindness in diabetics
Diabetic retinopathy is a serious eye issue for people with diabetes. It happens when high sugar levels in the blood harm the retina, the...
Why some type 2 diabetes drugs may harm your heart health
For decades, sulfonylureas and basal insulin have been two of the most commonly prescribed second-line drugs for treating type 2 diabetes when first-line treatment...
Early detection of eye disease in diabetics
Diabetic retinopathy is a serious eye problem that many people with diabetes face, and it can eventually lead to blindness.
Now, scientists from Michigan State...
How much you sleep could affect your risk of type 2 diabetes
Researchers in the Netherlands have made a crucial discovery: how much you sleep can influence your chances of developing type 2 diabetes.
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