Diabetes

This hub delivers an in-depth, evidence-based exploration of diabetes mellitus, uniting authoritative articles on disease mechanisms, diagnosis, management, and prevention. Covering both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, as well as rare and secondary forms, this collection provides readers with comprehensive information on risk factors, clinical presentation, complications, and the latest advances in research and technology. Topics include the impact of nutrition and lifestyle, pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies, monitoring strategies, acute and chronic complications, and innovative developments such as artificial pancreas systems and digital health tools. These resources also examine the psychosocial aspects of living with diabetes and offer practical guidance for both patients and healthcare professionals. Whether you seek foundational knowledge or current developments in diabetes care, this hub serves as a trusted, up-to-date reference.

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Semaglutide injections effectively support weight loss by regulating appetite and glucose levels, offering benefits for obesity and type 2 diabetes management.

Advanced Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Effects of Hyperglycemia on the Vascular System

Diabetic Retinopathy Risk Factors

Diabetes and Vision

Diabetes in Men

Pins and Needles and Diabetes

Diabetes Types

What is Diabetic Ketoacidosis?

Causes of Foot Pain

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Diabetes Complications

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Diabetic Hypoglycemia Treatments

Diabetic Coma Treatments

Diabetic Hypoglycemia Etiology

Supplements for Diabetes

Diabetic Coma Severe Hypoglycemia

Diabetes and Mucormycosis

Red Blood Cell Morphology Changes in Diabetes

What is Diabetic Hypoglycemia?

Diabetes and Skin Problems

What Causes Diabetes?

Diabetes and Pregnancy

Understanding MODY 5: A Rare Genetic Form of Diabetes

Diabetic Foot Problems

What is HbA1C Testing?

Artificial Pancreas Systems: The Future of Diabetes Management?

Diabetes Screening

What is Diabetic Retinopathy?

Semaglutide and Type 2 Diabetes: Efficacy, Safety, and Outcomes

Diabetic Neuropathy Symptoms

What Causes Diabetic Nephropathy (Kidney Disease)?

History of Diabetes

Treatment and Prognosis for Diabetic Mastopathy

What is Diabetic Nephropathy?

Diabetic Nephropathy Symptoms

The Risks of Prediabetes

Diabetes and Wound Healing

Vitamin D and Type 2 Diabetes

Animals That Can Detect Hypoglycemia

Diabetes Management

Diabetes in Men versus Women

The Future of Diabetes Treatment

Diabetic Retinopathy Treatments

What is Diabetes?

What is Diabetic Neuropathy?

Are Low Carbohydrate Diets Good for Type 2 Diabetes?

Is a Plant-Based Diet Good for Type 2 Diabetes?

Alcohol and Diabetes

Diabetic Ketoacidosis Causes

Diabetes and Sleep

Diabetic Retinopathy Diagnosis

Epigenetic Mechanisms in Type 2 Diabetes

Encapsulating Islet Cells for the Treatment of Diabetes

Walking After Meals: Small Habit, Big Metabolic Gains

Diabetic Neuropathy Treatments

Diabetic Neuropathy Pathogenesis

The Impact of Glucagon on Diabetes Management

Diabetic Emergencies: What to Do

Diabetes and Periodontitis

Does the 'Stomach Flu' Vaccine Prevent Type I Diabetes?

Bionic Advancements: The Next Generation of Insulin Delivery Devices

Low Sugar Foods for Diabetes

COVID-19 and Diabetes

Nonketotic Hyperosmolar Coma

Adiponectin and Diabetes

Cause of Diabetic Coma

Can I reverse my prediabetes naturally

Navigating Insulin Pumps: Technology, Benefits, and What’s Next

Diabetic Mastopathy Diagnosis

How Baking Soda Affects People with Type 2 Diabetes

Genetic Testing for Diabetes

What is a Diabetic Coma?

Diabetes Diagnosis

How does Gestational Diabetes Affect the Baby?

Hypoglycemic Unawareness

Diabetes Symptoms

Diabetes Pathophysiology

Diabetic Retinopathy Symptoms

What are Nightmares and Why Do They Occur?

Diabetes Risk Factors

Risks to Infants of Diabetic Mothers

What is HbA1c?

Diabetic Nephropathy Treatment

Latest Diabetes News and Research

Mass General Brigham study shows US obesity could jump from 40% to 70%

The prevalence of obesity in the United States could rise sharply under a new definition of obesity released earlier this year by the Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology Commission.

16 Oct 2025

FDA shares safety guidance for people considering microneedling

Being pricked by tiny needles may sound like a strange way to make your skin look better, but that's the concept behind a skin care technique called microneedling.

16 Oct 2025

Low-dose steroids show promise for treating severe kidney inflammation

Will it be possible to treat severe kidney inflammation with fewer drugs in the future? A new study by the University Hospital Bonn (UKB), the University of Bonn, and the University of Hamburg gives cause for hope.

15 Oct 2025

SGLT-2 inhibitors offer protection against autoimmune conditions

Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors used to treat type 2 diabetes are associated with an 11% lower risk of autoimmune rheumatic diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, compared with another group of diabetes drugs called sulfonylureas, finds a study from South Korea published by The BMJ today.

15 Oct 2025

Discovery explains why women face higher risk of Alzheimer’s and multiple sclerosis

New research by UCLA Health has identified a sex-chromosome linked gene that drives inflammation in the female brain, offering insight into why women are disproportionately affected by conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and multiple sclerosis as well as offering a potential target for intervention.

15 Oct 2025

Building muscle shown to protect against obesity-related organ damage

People with excess body fat who build and keep muscle may be less likely to develop obesity-induced heart, liver, or kidney damage or die early, according to a new study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

15 Oct 2025

Researchers explore the use of virtual reality to reduce stress in young adults with diabetes

Researchers at Wayne State University and Johns Hopkins University are exploring the use of virtual reality (VR) to reduce stress in young adults suffering from diabetes.

15 Oct 2025

Low-fat vegan diet shown to reduce insulin use and costs in type 1 diabetes

A low-fat vegan diet that doesn't limit calories or carbohydrates could help people with type 1 diabetes reduce insulin use and insulin costs, according to new research by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine published in BMC Nutrition.

15 Oct 2025

GLP-1 medications found to slow alcohol absorption and lessen intoxication

There's mounting evidence that popular drugs prescribed for diabetes management and weight loss - better known by trade names like Ozempic and Wegovy - could be effective in reducing alcohol use.

15 Oct 2025

Positive views on aging linked to greater physical activity in older adults

Older adults, especially those living with health conditions, who hold positive views about aging are more likely to engage in vigorous physical activity, according to a study led by the University of Surrey.

15 Oct 2025

Debunking myths about safe childbirth in the 40s

While delaying motherhood is a growing national trend, a new Orlando Health survey reveals a widespread public misconception. Over half of Americans (54%) believe women cannot give birth safely in their 40s.

15 Oct 2025

In Mississippi, Medicaid coverage of weight loss drugs fails to catch on

April Hines has battled with her weight since she was a teenager. But in the past couple of years, she's fallen from 600 pounds to 385, and her blood pressure and blood sugar levels are down, too. "I'm not as fatigued as I used to be, and I've been able to go back to church," she said.

15 Oct 2025

New wearable sensor tracks vitamin B6 levels in sweat

Vitamin B6, which is absorbed from a broad range of foods, helps bolster immune system function and neurotransmitters in the brain.

14 Oct 2025

Breakthrough enables large-scale cultivation of blood vessel cells

Scientists have discovered a method to induce human endothelial cells from a small biopsy sample to multiply in the laboratory, producing more than enough cells to replace damaged blood vessels or nourish organs for transplantation, according to a preclinical study by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators.

14 Oct 2025

Why improving LE8 scores could save young adults from diabetes

Young adults with prediabetes who maintained higher Life’s Essential 8 (LE8) cardiovascular health scores were far less likely to progress to type 2 diabetes over 13 years. Ideal LE8 profiles, particularly healthy weight, blood pressure, physical activity, and sleep, were strongly associated with regression to normal glucose levels.

14 Oct 2025

Voter health trends reveal strong backing for Reform UK

Poorer health is linked to a higher proportion of votes for the populist right wing political party, Reform UK, indicates an analysis of the 2024 general election voting patterns in England, published online in the open access journal BMJ Open Respiratory Research.

14 Oct 2025

Scientists revive diabetic beta cells, revealing a new path to restore insulin function

Researchers demonstrated that pancreatic β cells from type 2 diabetes donors can partially regain glucose responsiveness when cultured outside the diabetic environment. This recovery, driven by specific gene expression changes, identifies JAK inhibitors as potential therapeutic candidates to restore β-cell function.

14 Oct 2025

Reducing sedentary behavior and increasing light physical activity can support metabolic health

New study shows that just 30 minutes of less sitting each day can improve the body's ability to utilise fats and carbohydrates for energy production.

14 Oct 2025

Genetic study reveals links between cannabis use and mental health

University of California San Diego of Medicine researchers, in collaboration with the genetic testing company 23andMe, have identified regions of the human genome associated with cannabis use, uncovering new relationships with psychiatric, cognitive and physical health.

13 Oct 2025

Skipping breakfast raises metabolic syndrome risk

Research shows that skipping breakfast increases the risk of metabolic syndrome, emphasizing the need for a nutritious morning meal to support long-term health.

13 Oct 2025