A new study suggests that untreated sleep apnea can raise blood glucose levels in people with diabetes …
Type 2 Diabetes
More than 30 million Americans are living with type 2 diabetes, a condition characterized by high blood sugar, insulin resistance and insufficient insulin production. Learn about the signs and symptoms of this condition and get expert guidance on blood sugar monitoring, medication use, exercise, meal planning and more.
Treating Diabetes With Electromagnetism
PublishedResearchers have recently made a discovery that suggest it may one day be possible to treat diabetes with electromagnetism… Read More “Treating Diabetes With Electromagnetism”
Type 2 Diabetes Tied to Dementia, But Metformin May Help
PublishedTwo new studies highlight the risk of cognitive decline associated with diabetes, along one possible way to avoid it… Read More “Type 2 Diabetes Tied to Dementia, But Metformin May Help”
Metformin Recall
PublishedEarlier this year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommended a recall of extended-release (ER) versions of metformin… Read More “Metformin Recall”
Heartburn Drugs Tied to Type 2 Diabetes
PublishedIn a new study, regular use of some of the most common medications for acid reflux was associated with a significantly higher diabetes risk… Read More “Heartburn Drugs Tied to Type 2 Diabetes”
Alcohol Raises Hypertension Risk in People With Diabetes
PublishedA new study reports that moderate drinking is associated with a 60 percent or higher chance of high blood pressure in people with type 2 diabetes… Read More “Alcohol Raises Hypertension Risk in People With Diabetes”
Hot Baths May Improve Glucose Control in Type 2 Diabetes
PublishedA new study shows that people with type 2 diabetes who take hot baths more often have improved health outcomes… Read More “Hot Baths May Improve Glucose Control in Type 2 Diabetes”
Diabetes Risk Based More on Body Weight Than Genes, Study Finds
PublishedWhile both your genes and your body weight influence whether you get type 2 diabetes, new research shows that those at highest risk weigh the most… Read More “Diabetes Risk Based More on Body Weight Than Genes, Study Finds”
Dietary Patterns Tied to New Diabetes Cases
PublishedA recent study demonstrates how an unhealthy diet is connected to obesity and newly diagnosed diabetes… Read More “Dietary Patterns Tied to New Diabetes Cases”
Rheumatoid Arthritis Doesn’t Increase Diabetes Risk: Study
PublishedResearchers have wondered if people with RA are at a higher risk of diabetes in the same way that they’re at a higher risk of heart disease. A new study sheds some light on the question… Read More “Rheumatoid Arthritis Doesn’t Increase Diabetes Risk: Study”
Using Metformin Along With Other Drugs
PublishedMetformin has become the standard first-line therapy for diabetes patients with low cardiovascular risk. But several other diabetes medications are out there, which makes you wonder if it might be a good idea to use one or more of them in addition… Read More “Using Metformin Along With Other Drugs”
