Scientists have uncovered evidence that metformin’s effects may begin in an unexpected place: the intestine.…
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Diabetes is a chronic metabolic condition characterized by high blood sugar levels resulting from the body’s inability to produce or effectively use insulin, a hormone that regulates glucose. The two main types, Type 1 and Type 2, have different causes but can lead to serious health complications such as heart disease, kidney failure, nerve damage, and vision loss if not properly managed. Research in diabetes spans genetics, immunology, endocrinology, and public health, with ongoing efforts to improve treatments, develop preventive strategies, and ultimately find a cure. Stay updated here with the latest scientific studies, medical advances, and breakthroughs in diabetes research and care.
Heart experts say ultra-processed foods could be quietly fueling a global rise in heart disease…
New research indicates that maintaining meaningful weight loss after starting GLP-1-based therapies could play an…
Researchers have uncovered an unexpected biological process that may allow the body to directly control…
Weight loss and exercise are widely considered powerful tools for preventing type 2 diabetes, but…
A large-scale analysis suggests that GLP-1 receptor agonists may do more than manage weight or…
Orforglipron is a new oral GLP-1 drug that outperforms oral semaglutide in blood sugar control…
A large international study suggests that a subset of people with Type 2 diabetes carry…
An improved stem cell method produces functional insulin cells that reverse diabetes in mice. Scientists…
Hidden regions of DNA are revealing unexpected clues about how diabetes begins. Scientists have uncovered…
Metformin, a long-standing treatment for type 2 diabetes, may work in an unexpected way. Metformin…
A controlled trial examines how different protein choices influence metabolic health, offering new insight into…
A new study suggests that widely used zero-calorie sweeteners may subtly reshape the gut microbiome…
A recent study explores how a simple dietary addition may influence cardiovascular function in individuals…
Why do some people respond better to GLP-1 drugs than others? This study suggests the…
Researchers report that tirzepatide could boost the body’s energy expenditure by stimulating brown adipose tissue,…
New research suggests the risks tied to early pregnancy exposure to popular weight loss drugs…
A new peptide-based drug-delivery strategy may bring scientists closer to an oral form of insulin.…