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.

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Diabetes Management

Diabetes Types

Encapsulating Islet Cells for the Treatment of Diabetes

Causes of Foot Pain

Diabetes Complications

What is HbA1c?

Animals That Can Detect Hypoglycemia

Diabetes Diagnosis

What Causes Diabetes?

Artificial Pancreas Systems: The Future of Diabetes Management?

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

Diabetic Mastopathy Diagnosis

Diabetic Coma Severe Hypoglycemia

Diabetic Coma Treatments

The Impact of Glucagon on Diabetes Management

How does Gestational Diabetes Affect the Baby?

Red Blood Cell Morphology Changes in Diabetes

Diabetes Risk Factors

What is Diabetic Retinopathy?

Diabetes in Men

Advanced Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Diabetic Neuropathy Treatments

Bionic Advancements: The Next Generation of Insulin Delivery Devices

What is Diabetic Neuropathy?

Diabetes and Mucormycosis

Research into a Cure for Diabetes

Diabetic Neuropathy Pathogenesis

Diabetic Retinopathy Risk Factors

Diabetic Hypoglycemia Treatments

What is Diabetic Nephropathy?

Diabetes Screening

What is a Diabetic Coma?

Diabetic Neuropathy Diagnosis

Supplements for Diabetes

The Risks of Prediabetes

How Does Semaglutide Work to Lose Weight?

Diabetes and Pregnancy

Diabetes and Vision

Nonketotic Hyperosmolar Coma

What is Diabetic Hypoglycemia?

Adiponectin and Diabetes

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

How Baking Soda Affects People with Type 2 Diabetes

Diabetic Emergencies: What to Do

COVID-19 and Diabetes

Diabetes and Skin Problems

Diabetic Nephropathy Treatment

Low Sugar Foods for Diabetes

The Future of Diabetes Treatment

Diabetic Nephropathy Symptoms

Walking After Meals: Small Habit, Big Metabolic Gains

Diabetes Symptoms

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

Hypoglycemic Unawareness

Diabetes and Sleep

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

Diabetic Mastopathy: Complication of Diabetes Mellitus

Pins and Needles and Diabetes

Vitamin D and Type 2 Diabetes

Diabetic Hypoglycemia Etiology

Risks to Infants of Diabetic Mothers

Cause of Diabetic Coma

Alcohol and Diabetes

Epigenetic Mechanisms in Type 2 Diabetes

Diabetic Ketoacidosis Causes

Diabetes and Wound Healing

What is Diabetic Ketoacidosis?

What is Diabetes?

Treatment and Prognosis for Diabetic Mastopathy

Does the Keto Diet Increase the Risk of Diabetes?

Diabetic Neuropathy Symptoms

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

History of Diabetes

Understanding MODY 5: A Rare Genetic Form of Diabetes

Effects of Hyperglycemia on the Vascular System

What Causes Diabetic Nephropathy (Kidney Disease)?

Diabetic Retinopathy Symptoms

What are Nightmares and Why Do They Occur?

Are Low Carbohydrate Diets Good for Type 2 Diabetes?

Diabetes Pathophysiology

Diabetic Retinopathy Diagnosis

Diabetic Foot Problems

Diabetes in Men versus Women

Diabetic Retinopathy Treatments

Diabetes and Periodontitis

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

Genetic Testing for Diabetes

What is HbA1C Testing?

Latest Diabetes News and Research

Drinking three to four cups of coffee a day may slow cellular aging

New findings reveal that 3-4 cups of coffee daily may enhance telomere length, potentially slowing cellular aging in individuals with severe mental disorders.

28 Nov 2025

Texture-based analysis of OCT images reveals early retinal changes in diabetes

Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a leading cause of blindness among working-age adults, affecting more than 130 million people worldwide.

27 Nov 2025

Higher stent complication risks found in patients with diabetes

Patients with diabetes have an increased risk of complications after stent implantation, according to a study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden published in Diabetes Care.

27 Nov 2025

Researchers uncover key mechanism blocking nerve regeneration in diabetes

Nerve damage is one of the most common and burdensome complications of diabetes. Millions of patients worldwide suffer from pain, numbness, and restricted movement, largely because damaged nerve fibres do not regenerate sufficiently.

26 Nov 2025

Monthly biologic injection improves severe asthma control and reduces steroid use

A monthly injection has helped 90% of severe asthma patients reduce daily steroid tablets, which are associated with long-term side effects.

26 Nov 2025

Regenerative medicine offers a pathway toward curing type 1 diabetes

Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by the specific destruction of insulin-producing pancreatic β-cells.

26 Nov 2025

Metformin fails to improve insulin resistance in type 1 diabetes

Metformin treatment in type 1 diabetes lowers insulin dosage but does not improve insulin resistance, highlighting its complex role in diabetes management.

26 Nov 2025

New poll finds older adults rarely discuss driving safety with healthcare providers

When today's older adults learned to drive, they might have heard the Beatles' "Drive My Car" or Bruce Springsteen's "Born to Run" on their car radio's Top 40 station.

26 Nov 2025

Obesity-related metabolic stress may affect brain health far earlier than expected

For decades, scientists have known that what harms the body often harms the brain. Conditions such as obesity, high blood pressure and insulin resistance strain the body's vascular and metabolic systems.

25 Nov 2025

Retrospective analysis shows mortality rates and risk factors after prosthetic heart valve surgeries

Mechanical valve replacement is a primary treatment for rheumatic heart disease, yet prosthesis-related adverse outcomes remain underreported in India.

25 Nov 2025

Study overturns assumptions about PTPN22 risk gene’s role in interferon production

A new paper from the University of Kansas overturns the idea that a "risk gene" carried by millions of people worldwide influences production of Type 1 interferon, a workhorse of the immune system.

25 Nov 2025

Daily walking patterns help flag early Parkinson’s signs in large UK study

Accelerometer data from nearly 95,000 adults show that higher daily step counts predict lower short-term Parkinson’s disease risk. But as follow-up extends, the association fades, indicating that reduced steps are more likely an early marker than a cause.

25 Nov 2025

Genetic signals reveal why erectile dysfunction develops and who is most at risk

This multi-ancestry genomic study identifies key genetic loci underlying erectile dysfunction and shows that ED risk is shaped by both cardiometabolic and substance use–related genetic pathways. Using EHR-linked data, the researchers uncover SIM1-related mechanisms, modest PRS performance, and bidirectional genetic links with obesity, diabetes, and addiction traits.

25 Nov 2025

Extreme heat waves pose death risk for veterans with cardiometabolic conditions

Veterans living in California who have cardiometabolic conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure experience significantly higher risk of dying during heat waves compared to cooler days, UCLA-led research finds.

25 Nov 2025

Maternal thyroid hormone imbalance linked to increased autism risk in offspring

Women with persistent thyroid hormone imbalance across pregnancy may be at an increased risk of having children with autism, according to a new study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

25 Nov 2025

New skin-permeable polymer delivers insulin without needles

Innovative zwitterionic polymer facilitates insulin absorption through the skin, offering a painless alternative to injections for diabetes management.

25 Nov 2025

Sex-specific changes in gluteus maximus shape linked to aging and metabolic health

The shape of the gluteus maximus muscle in the buttocks changes in different ways with aging, lifestyle, frailty, osteoporosis and type 2 diabetes, and these changes differ between women and men, according to new research being presented next week at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

25 Nov 2025

Ultra-processed foods linked to rise in prediabetes risk

The study reveals that ultra-processed foods heighten prediabetes risk in young adults with obesity history, stressing the importance of healthy eating habits.

25 Nov 2025

New report outlines recommendations to improve chronic disease care for Latinos

Latinos face significant health disparities, especially in chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, asthma, and cancer.

24 Nov 2025

New platform enables unbiased evaluation of AI algorithms for diabetic eye screening

Researchers have developed the world's first real-world head-to-head testing platform to determine whether commercial artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms are fit for NHS use to detect disease in a fair, equitable, transparent and trustworthy way, using diabetic eye disease as the first example.

24 Nov 2025