A sweeping 23-year follow-up of more than half a million Americans reveals that those who…
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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.
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Portable technology captures molecules in breath to support medical care, from managing diabetes to monitoring…
A large study of older women suggests metformin may increase the chance of living to…
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Continuous glucose monitoring provides a new, less invasive method for evaluating diabetes risk. Fluctuations in…
Drugs that both activate and block the GIP receptor reduce weight through different brain mechanisms,…
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Carnegie Mellon researchers have used FRESH 3D bioprinting to create the first collagen-based microphysiologic systems,…
Gut microbes in early life play a key role in shaping insulin production and diabetes…
A UF study finds that two common diabetes drugs may help protect against Alzheimer’s disease…
Researchers link GLP1 agonists to depression risk in some users and call for personalized prescribing…