Spikes in blood sugar after meals may raise Alzheimer’s risk

Doctors have known for a long time that type 2 diabetes and high blood sugar can lead to poor brain health and raise the...

Can a diabetes drug also protect the brain?

Metformin is a well-known drug used to help people with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar levels. But now, new research shows that...

Eating later may be a warning sign of diabetes in older people

when they eat. A new study led by Mass General Brigham and other researchers has found that changes in the timing of meals could be...

Can heartburn drugs help control diabetes?

Researchers at the University of Maryland have found that antacids—medicines often used to treat heartburn and indigestion—might also help people with diabetes manage their...

Common diabetes drugs may harm your heart, study warns

A new study from Northwestern University has discovered something that could change the way doctors treat type 2 diabetes. The study found that two common...

Why so many people quit their diabetes meds

Many people with type 2 diabetes take a medication called metformin to help manage their blood sugar. It’s often the first drug doctors prescribe...

Coffee compounds may beat diabetes drug in blood sugar control

Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world, known for its taste and energy-boosting effects. But now, researchers have discovered that it...

Food preservatives may increase your cancer and diabetes risks

Many of the foods we eat every day contain preservatives. These substances help food last longer, keep its color, and prevent the growth of...

What’s the best drug combo for type 2 diabetes?

A major study led by Dr. Henry Burch and The GRADE Study Research Group has given us important new facts about treating type 2...

This diabetes drug can prevent heart disease, obesity, and inflammation

Metformin is one of the most widely used medicines for people with type 2 diabetes. It helps control blood sugar and offers many other...