Century-old drug may help type 1 diabetes patients use less insulin
A new clinical trial from the Garvan Institute of Medical Research has found that a cheap and widely used diabetes drug, metformin, can help...
Which diabetes drug works best with metformin?
Managing type 2 diabetes is often challenging, but a new major study has given doctors and patients important information on which medicines work best.
The...
How eating patterns could reduce heart disease death risk in people with diabetes
Scientists from Harbin Medical University have identified how the timing of certain foods across the day may be linked to a lower risk of...
A diet to fight diabetic eye damage: the power of rice and fruits
Did you know that the food you eat could impact the health of your eyes, especially if you have diabetes?
Diabetic retinopathy, a condition causing...
A very low-carb keto diet may benefit people with diabetes
Scientists from King Saud University have found that a very low-carbohydrate ketogenic (keto) diet may offer short-term benefits for people with type 2 diabetes.
The...
How gut bacteria may hold the key to fighting obesity and diabetes
Scientists at Harvard University have discovered a group of tiny chemical compounds, called metabolites, that travel from the intestine to the liver and then...
Scientists find key cause of nerve damage in diabetes
Nerve damage is a painful and common problem for people with diabetes. It causes symptoms like pain, numbness, and difficulty moving.
This condition, known as...
A diabetes drug that could help millions with heart failure
Heart failure is a serious condition that affects over 64 million people around the world. Imagine your heart as a pump that sends blood...
From blood sugar to gut bacteria, how beans can improve your health
Celebrity chefs Jamie Oliver, Hugh Fearnley‑Whittingstall and Tom Kerridge have backed a new campaign that is putting the spotlight on beans. The Bang In Some Beans campaign...
A low-carb breakfast could help control blood sugar in people with diabetes
Scientists from the University of British Columbia have found that eating a low-carbohydrate breakfast may help reduce blood sugar spikes in people with type...