Metformin is particularly effective for people with diabetes or prediabetes who have obesity and have difficulty managing their blood sugar through lifestyle changes alone. Metformin is a widely used ...

Lifestyle changes such as eating a diabetes-friendly diet, exercising more, and maintaining a healthy body weight combined with existing treatment options are the best way to prevent or manage type 2 ...

Millions of people with type 2 diabetes could receive better treatment thanks to a new, simple low-cost tool, according to research announced at the Diabetes UK Professional Conference 2025 and ...

Game-changing new medications called GLP-1 agonists and SGLT2 inhibitors can not only control blood sugar but also help people lose weight by making them feel full faster, so they eat less. Why is ...

Groundbreaking research presented at UEG Week 2024 reveals a promising new treatment strategy for type 2 diabetes (T2D) that could significantly reduce or even eliminate the need for insulin therapy.

Over the past few decades, doctors have noticed a sharp increase in type 2 diabetes among Black children and teenagers. Since type 2 diabetes is showing up earlier in life, it is leading to more ...

Among adults with type 2 diabetes who started noninsulin second-line therapy, most modified treatment within 1 year. Discontinuation was by far the most common modification. Objectives: To describe ...

Type 2 diabetes can decrease saliva production and increase glucose levels in saliva. This may lead to plaque and tartar buildup on teeth and gums, increasing the chances of developing gum disease.