People who have type 2 diabetes have an increased amount of sugar in their blood, also called blood glucose. Increased blood sugar happens when your body’s insulin doesn’t work as well as it should.

The approval of medicines called “glucagon-like peptide (GLP-1) agonists” has led to major changes in how type 2 diabetes is managed. These medicines work in a different way than other medicines used ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When was the last time you had your blood sugar checked? It might be worth looking into, a new study says. Forty-four percent of ...

People with type 2 diabetes have a much higher likelihood of hearing loss than those without.  The research reviewed 17 studies and found hearing d ...

A new study finds that intermittent fasting with low-calorie meal replacements may be an effective way for people with type 2 diabetes to lose weight and control blood sugar levels, compared to ...

Researchers from several partner institutions of the German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD) have collaborated with ...

Certain dietary supplements may help you manage complications or improve your blood sugar numbers, but the research is often inconclusive. Note: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not ...

A recent study has found that eating higher levels of red meat is associated with an increased risk of developing type 2 ...

Researchers found ultra-processed foods, even diet ones, bring distinct risks for people with diabetes. Photo-Illustration: Martha Morales Consuming more ultra-processed foods — from diet sodas to ...