Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease (typically arising in younger people) that occurs when your immune system attacks ...

Type 2 diabetes is the most common kind of diabetes. Lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise, genetics, and some medications can cause you to develop the condition. It’s sometimes called ...

Stem cell therapy is an emerging treatment for type 2 diabetes. Although it’s not yet FDA-approved in the United States, it is a rapidly expanding and promising field of research. Stem cells are ...

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 ...

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers developed a personalized therapy selection algorithm for two diabetes type 2 (T2D) treatment drug classes, i.e., sodium-glucose ...

Variants that lower LDL cholesterol through pathways such as HMGCR and NPC1L1 are linked to a higher risk of type 2 diabetes.

This study characterized antihyperglycemic medication use after chronic kidney disease onset among patients with type 2 diabetes to uncover potential unmet needs in clinical practice. Conclusions: ...

Patients with type 2 diabetes and a preexisting severe mental illness are prescribed metformin and insulin sooner after ...

A clinical trial found that metformin, a drug typically used for type 2 diabetes, reduced insulin requirements by around 12% ...

A metabolic hormone found in the platypus may lead to a new diabetes treatment for type 2 versions of the incurable disease. Here's what to know about the new research regarding the iconic Australian ...