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.

Okra and Diabetes: What Research Says About Its Blood Sugar Control Effects

Emerging evidence from clinical and mechanistic studies reveals how okra’s natural compounds lower blood sugar, balance lipids, and support overall metabolic health in diabetes.

Effects of Hyperglycemia on the Vascular System

Treatment and Prognosis for Diabetic Mastopathy

What is Diabetic Nephropathy?

What Causes Diabetic Nephropathy (Kidney Disease)?

Supplements for Diabetes

Diabetes Diagnosis

Diabetes Pathophysiology

Vitamin D and Type 2 Diabetes

Nonketotic Hyperosmolar Coma

Diabetic Retinopathy Symptoms

Diabetes Management

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Diabetes Symptoms

Diabetes and Skin Problems

Diabetes and Vision

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

Are Low Carbohydrate Diets Good for Type 2 Diabetes?

How does Gestational Diabetes Affect the Baby?

What Causes Diabetes?

Diabetic Mastopathy Diagnosis

The Risks of Prediabetes

What's Next for Semaglutide? Beyond Diabetes and Weight Loss

Diabetes in Men

Walking After Meals: Small Habit, Big Metabolic Gains

Diabetic Nephropathy Treatment

Diabetes Risk Factors

Diabetic Neuropathy Diagnosis

Diabetic Mastopathy: Complication of Diabetes Mellitus

Cause of Diabetic Coma

Understanding MODY 5: A Rare Genetic Form of Diabetes

Low Sugar Foods for Diabetes

Adiponectin and Diabetes

Diabetes and Periodontitis

Alcohol and Diabetes

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

Harnessing the Power of AI: Predicting Diabetes Onset Before It Strikes

Bionic Advancements: The Next Generation of Insulin Delivery Devices

COVID-19 and Diabetes

Genetic Testing for Diabetes

How Does Semaglutide Work to Lose Weight?

Diabetic Retinopathy Diagnosis

Pins and Needles and Diabetes

What is Diabetic Retinopathy?

Diabetes Screening

Risks to Infants of Diabetic Mothers

Artificial Pancreas Systems: The Future of Diabetes Management?

Causes of Foot Pain

Diabetic Nephropathy Symptoms

Diabetes Complications

Diabetes in Men versus Women

Diabetic Retinopathy Treatments

What is Diabetes?

History of Diabetes

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

Does the Keto Diet Increase the Risk of Diabetes?

Hypoglycemic Unawareness

Diabetic Coma Severe Hypoglycemia

Can I reverse my prediabetes naturally

Diabetic Ketoacidosis Causes

What is a Diabetic Coma?

Research into a Cure for Diabetes

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

What is HbA1c?

Diabetic Hypoglycemia Etiology

Encapsulating Islet Cells for the Treatment of Diabetes

Epigenetic Mechanisms in Type 2 Diabetes

What is Diabetic Ketoacidosis?

Diabetes Types

Diabetes and Wound Healing

Red Blood Cell Morphology Changes in Diabetes

Diabetes and Sleep

Diabetic Retinopathy Risk Factors

Diabetes and Pregnancy

Advanced Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Diabetic Neuropathy Pathogenesis

What are Nightmares and Why Do They Occur?

Diabetic Neuropathy Symptoms

What is Diabetic Hypoglycemia?

Diabetic Foot Problems

How Baking Soda Affects People with Type 2 Diabetes

Animals That Can Detect Hypoglycemia

What is Diabetic Neuropathy?

The Future of Diabetes Treatment

The Impact of Glucagon on Diabetes Management

Diabetic Coma Treatments

Diabetic Emergencies: What to Do

Diabetic Hypoglycemia Treatments

Diabetic Neuropathy Treatments

What is HbA1C Testing?

Diabetes and Mucormycosis

Latest Diabetes News and Research

Nearly half of adults now live with heart disease as obesity and diabetes surge

The 2026 American Heart Association Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics report shows that nearly half of adults are living with cardiovascular disease, with cardiometabolic risk factors projected to rise substantially by 2050. Despite progress in smoking reduction and cholesterol control, worsening obesity, diabetes, hypertension, sleep health, and persistent inequities threaten future cardiovascular health.

22 Jan 2026

Exercise variety, not just volume, is tied to longer life

Researchers analysed nearly three decades of data from more than 111,000 adults to examine whether the variety of physical activities people perform is linked to long-term survival. They found that engaging in a broader range of activity types was associated with lower all-cause mortality, independent of total exercise volume.

22 Jan 2026

Menopausal hormone therapy linked to greater weight loss with tirzepatide

A new study led by Mayo Clinic found that postmenopausal women receiving menopausal hormone therapy lost 35% more weight while taking tirzepatide, a Food and Drug Administration-approved drug for the treatment of overweight and obesity.

22 Jan 2026

Discovery explains why people with IBD have higher risk of colorectal cancer

A chain of immune reactions in the gut—driven by a key signaling protein and a surge of white blood cells from the bone marrow—may help explain why people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have a higher risk of colorectal cancer, according to a preclinical study by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators.

22 Jan 2026

See through the skin: New technology spots early heart disease warning signs

Researchers from Helmholtz Munich and the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed "fast-RSOM", a new imaging technology that can capture detailed images of the smallest blood vessels directly through the skin – without the need for invasive procedures.

22 Jan 2026

High-dose inhaled nitric oxide could fight multidrug-resistant infections

Overuse of antibiotics has accelerated the development of bacterial resistance to conventional drugs, a global health crisis projected to result in more than 10 million deaths annually by 2050.

21 Jan 2026

Study reveals immune traffic controller hijacked by common virus

In a major scientific breakthrough, researchers from Monash University and the Lions Eye Institute have discovered a tissue protein that acts as a central 'traffic controller' for immune cells and can be hijacked by a virus to weaken immune responses.

21 Jan 2026

Long-term proton pump inhibitor use not linked to stomach cancer

The long term use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), a class of drugs widely used to treat acid reflux and ulcers, may not be linked to any increased risk of developing gastric (stomach) cancer, finds a study of Nordic health data published by The BMJ today.

21 Jan 2026

GLP-1 weight-loss drugs show early promise for treating addiction

This systematic review evaluates preclinical and clinical evidence on glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists as potential treatments for substance use disorders. Findings show consistent reductions in drug- and alcohol-seeking behaviors in animal models, while human evidence remains limited, heterogeneous, and preliminary.

21 Jan 2026

Pandemic linked to lasting drops in diagnosis rates for major conditions

There has been a lasting and disproportionate impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on diagnosis rates for conditions including depression, asthma and osteoporosis.

21 Jan 2026

Childhood ADHD traits linked to poorer physical health in midlife

People who have ADHD traits at age 10 are more likely than those without such traits to have physical health problems and to report physical health-related disability at age 46, according to a study led by University College London (UCL) and University of Liverpool researchers.

21 Jan 2026

Low patient engagement hinders at-home blood pressure management

Despite guideline recommendations and improved access to care, individuals with hypertension are unlikely to measure their blood pressure at home as often as recommended, according to data from researchers at Mass General Brigham.

21 Jan 2026

Nutrition experts call for dietary fiber recognition as an essential nutrient

Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka nutrition experts are calling for dietary fiber to be officially recognized internationally as an essential nutrient - the first 'new' essential nutrient in more than 50 years.

21 Jan 2026

Tracing the decline in American heart disease mortality

Following a five-year upward trend likely impacted by the COVID pandemic, the number of heart disease and stroke deaths has declined, yet, heart disease and stroke still kill more people in the U.S. each year than any other cause, according to data reported in the 2026 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics: A Report of U.S. and Global Data From the American Heart Association.

21 Jan 2026

Prenatal wildfire smoke exposure linked to higher autism risk in children

Exposure to wildfire smoke during the final months of pregnancy may raise the risk that a child is later diagnosed with autism, according to a new study led by Tulane University researchers.

20 Jan 2026

Landmark UK study supports nationwide screening for childhood type 1 diabetes

A landmark UK study involving tens of thousands of families has shown that childhood screening for type 1 diabetes is effective, laying the groundwork for a UK-wide childhood screening program.

20 Jan 2026

Lifestyle prevention of diabetes may halve carbon footprint associated with treating complications

Preventing high blood glucose (pre-diabetes) from turning into type 2 diabetes with lifestyle changes could more than halve the carbon footprint associated with treating the complications of the disease, suggests a modelling study, published in the open access journal BMJ Open.

20 Jan 2026

COVID-19 severity is linked to changes in mitochondrial DNA methylation

This study examined mitochondrial and nuclear-encoded mitochondrial DNA methylation in Indian patients with severe COVID-19 and found region-specific differential methylation linked to disease severity. Pathway analyses and protein assays implicated disrupted mitochondrial metabolism and dynamics, suggesting a role for mitochondrial epigenetic regulation in COVID-19 pathophysiology.

20 Jan 2026

Algae may help meet future protein demand without straining the planet

This narrative review evaluates clinical evidence on algae and algal proteins as sustainable, nutrient-dense food sources with high protein quality and bioactive compounds. Findings suggest potential benefits for muscle protein synthesis, cardiometabolic markers, immune modulation, and antioxidant status, while emphasizing heterogeneity, short-term data, and the need for longer clinical trials.

20 Jan 2026

Scientists discover why patients with chronic kidney disease die of heart problems

Scientists have discovered an answer to the longstanding mystery of why more than half of patients with chronic kidney disease ultimately die of cardiovascular problems: Their kidneys produce a substance that poisons the heart.

20 Jan 2026