Popular drugs for diabetes and weight loss could have an unexpected side effect. Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, which are used to treat type 2 diabetes and/or obesity, were linked ...

Some research suggests that vitamin C supplements may benefit people with type 2 diabetes, but more studies are needed to understand the effects and recommended dosage. Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) is ...

People living with type 2 diabetes observe an increase over time in the risk of suffering from heart disease. Why does this threat intensify with time? Published in the journal Diabetes ...

More than 830 million people worldwide have diabetes—a chronic, debilitating disease. But experts say it’s possible to recover with a few proven lifestyle changes. Monitoring blood glucose levels is ...

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New research suggests statins may protect adults with type 2 diabetes regardless of how low their predicted heart risk appears. In a large UK study, statin use was linked to fewer deaths and major ...

The study found that the benefits of statins were also seen in people who were considered to have a low risk of developing ...

Hydration is a surprisingly important diabetes health factor, and it’s even more important if you also have chronic kidney disease (CKD). CKD develops in 10 to 40 percent of people with type 2 ...

Share on Pinterest Delaying the onset of type 2 diabetes for 4 years or more after a prediabetes diagnosis can help reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke, and death. Hobo_018/Getty Images People ...

Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. It can be diagnosed at any age and increases your risk of several other health problems. Farxiga (far-see-guh) is just one of the many prescription ...

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 ...