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Scientists find effective treatment for diabetes

A recent study by researchers at Columbia University's Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons found that gastric bypass surgery could be the most effective...

New higher dose diabetes drug promises better blood sugar control and weight loss

Diabetes is a health condition that affects how your body handles sugar in your blood. It's a problem that's becoming more common, and it...

Older class of diabetes drugs linked to reduced dementia risk

A research collaboration involving the University of Arizona has found that the use of an older class of type 2 diabetes drugs, known as...

Diabetes drug metformin may reduce delirium risk and death in older people

According to a new study published in Aging, the drug metformin might reduce the risk of delirium and mortality in patients with diabetes.

Dietary factors may reduce death risk in type 2 diabetes

Eating a diet high in whole grains, fiber, fish, and n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) could reduce the risk of mortality in adults with type 2 diabetes.

Choosing the right medicine for type 2 diabetes: an in-depth look

A group of scientists from The GRADE Study Research Group compared four different drugs used for treating type 2 diabetes. The results showed that insulin...

Can vegetables help with diabetes-related kidney problems?

Around one-fourth of people with diabetes may develop diabetic nephropathy over time. This is a gradual loss of kidney function that may eventually require...

Diabetes drug rosiglitazone linked to increased heart risks

In a recent study from Yale School of Public Health and other institutions, scientists found that the diabetes drug rosiglitazone is associated with an...

Belly fat: the hidden risk for diabetes and heart disease

Deep Belly Fat: More Than Just a Nuisance Most of us are aware that too much fat on our bodies can be bad for our...

Two-year triumph: diabetes drug combo stays effective

For those with Type 2 diabetes, keeping their blood sugar stable is a big deal. Most start treatment with a drug called metformin. But over...