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.

Diabetes Management

How Baking Soda Affects People with Type 2 Diabetes

Treatment and Prognosis for Diabetic Mastopathy

Alcohol and Diabetes

Diabetes Complications

Nonketotic Hyperosmolar Coma

Risks to Infants of Diabetic Mothers

What is Diabetic Ketoacidosis?

Diabetes Pathophysiology

Artificial Pancreas Systems: The Future of Diabetes Management?

Causes of Foot Pain

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Adiponectin and Diabetes

What are Nightmares and Why Do They Occur?

What is Diabetic Neuropathy?

Diabetes and Mucormycosis

Diabetic Mastopathy Diagnosis

Pins and Needles and Diabetes

The Future of Diabetes Treatment

Diabetic Neuropathy Symptoms

Can I reverse my prediabetes naturally

Diabetic Retinopathy Treatments

Epigenetic Mechanisms in Type 2 Diabetes

Diabetic Hypoglycemia Treatments

Diabetes Diagnosis

Diabetic Coma Treatments

Diabetes Symptoms

How does Gestational Diabetes Affect the Baby?

Diabetes and Wound Healing

Diabetic Coma Severe Hypoglycemia

Diabetic Nephropathy Treatment

Supplements for Diabetes

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

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

The Impact of Glucagon on Diabetes Management

Diabetic Nephropathy Symptoms

What Causes Diabetes?

Diabetes and Vision

The Risks of Prediabetes

Genetic Testing for Diabetes

How Does Semaglutide Work to Lose Weight?

Does the Keto Diet Increase the Risk of Diabetes?

Diabetic Hypoglycemia Etiology

Diabetic Neuropathy Treatments

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

Encapsulating Islet Cells for the Treatment of Diabetes

Diabetes and Skin Problems

Diabetes and Sleep

What is Diabetic Hypoglycemia?

Diabetic Ketoacidosis Causes

Diabetes Types

Low Sugar Foods for Diabetes

What Causes Diabetic Nephropathy (Kidney Disease)?

COVID-19 and Diabetes

Are Low Carbohydrate Diets Good for Type 2 Diabetes?

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

Diabetes Risk Factors

Diabetes in Men versus Women

Diabetic Retinopathy Diagnosis

Bionic Advancements: The Next Generation of Insulin Delivery Devices

What is Diabetic Retinopathy?

Diabetes and Pregnancy

Hypoglycemic Unawareness

Advanced Diabetic Ketoacidosis

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

Walking After Meals: Small Habit, Big Metabolic Gains

Cause of Diabetic Coma

Diabetic Neuropathy Pathogenesis

Effects of Hyperglycemia on the Vascular System

Red Blood Cell Morphology Changes in Diabetes

Diabetic Emergencies: What to Do

What is HbA1c?

What is Diabetes?

Understanding MODY 5: A Rare Genetic Form of Diabetes

Research into a Cure for Diabetes

Diabetic Mastopathy: Complication of Diabetes Mellitus

What is Diabetic Nephropathy?

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

Diabetic Retinopathy Risk Factors

Vitamin D and Type 2 Diabetes

What is a Diabetic Coma?

Diabetes in Men

Diabetes Screening

Animals That Can Detect Hypoglycemia

Diabetes and Periodontitis

What is HbA1C Testing?

Diabetic Retinopathy Symptoms

History of Diabetes

Diabetic Foot Problems

Diabetic Neuropathy Diagnosis

Latest Diabetes News and Research

New polygenic risk scores improve prediction of metabolic disease outcomes

Type 2 diabetes (T2D) and obesity are metabolic conditions with many causes, including overlapping and distinct genetic features.

16 Mar 2026

Extended monitoring identifies many more severe pregnancy complication cases

Extending the monitoring period for severe pregnancy complications showed more than 40% of cases were missed using traditional delivery-focused monitoring, according to new research published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) https://www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.251425 that extended monitoring from conception to 6 weeks postpartum.

16 Mar 2026

Skipping breakfast may raise metabolic syndrome risk

The link between skipping breakfast and metabolic syndrome highlights the need for dietary strategies to improve cardiometabolic health in at-risk populations.

16 Mar 2026

In switching to original medicare, beware of Medigap plan refusals

It's open enrollment season for Medicare Advantage, when people currently enrolled in private managed-care plans can either sign up for a new one or switch to original Medicare through March 31.

16 Mar 2026

Why do some people respond better to GLP-1 drugs? Gut microbiome may hold clues

A review in the Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology examines emerging evidence linking glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), the gut microbiome, and obesity treatment outcomes. The authors conclude that microbiome changes seen during therapy are most likely driven by diet, behavior, and weight loss, although microbial profiling may eventually help predict patient responses.

15 Mar 2026

FDA-approved drug fedratinib enhances communication between cellular organelles

Cells behave like cities and organelles carry out infrastructural roles: Mitochondria are powerhouses, the endoplasmic reticulum serves as a transport hub and lysosomes help with waste disposal.

13 Mar 2026

Updated guideline emphasizes earlier treatment for high cholesterol

The American College of Cardiology (ACC), the American Heart Association and nine other leading medical associations, today issued an updated guideline for the management of dyslipidemia-abnormal levels of one or more types of lipids or lipoproteins in the blood, including cholesterol and triglycerides.

13 Mar 2026

New RNA therapy enhances the heart's ability to repair itself after injury

After a heart attack, cardiologists can reopen blocked vessels and restore blood flow, but the muscle cells that died will never be replaced.

13 Mar 2026

New method creates longer lasting CAR T cells for cancer therapy

A research team led by Albert Einstein College of Medicine scientists has developed a new strategy to engineer immune cells that dramatically prolongs their effectiveness after being infused into patients to fight cancer and HIV, addressing a major limitation of current treatments.

13 Mar 2026

Kyoto University unveils noninvasive assessment for diabetes

In type 1 diabetes, the immune system starts to destroy insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. Progressive loss of these cells destabilizes the body's glucose levels and drives the course of the disease, so preserving or restoring beta cell mass is a central treatment goal.

13 Mar 2026

Cambridge’s LED breakthrough reinvents drug synthesis

Scientists at the University of Cambridge have developed a new way to alter complex drug molecules using light rather than toxic chemicals – a discovery that could accelerate and improve how medicines are designed and made.

13 Mar 2026

Swapping red meat for plant-based meat rapidly lowers a key heart risk metabolite, trial finds

A randomized crossover trial found that replacing red meat patties with processed plant-based meat alternatives for six days significantly lowered circulating trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO), a gut-derived metabolite linked to cardiovascular risk. The plant-based phase also produced modest reductions in cholesterol markers but slightly increased weight and NT-proBNP, possibly due to higher sodium intake.

12 Mar 2026

UVA researcher receives $3.4 million grant to improve weight-management programs

A University of Virginia School of Medicine researcher has received $3.4 million from the National Institutes of Health to increase the availability of weight-management programs that offer beneficial personalized feedback.

12 Mar 2026

Real-world study shows modest weight regain after GLP-1 discontinuation

As the use of injectable GLP-1 drugs continues to rise, questions persist about what happens after patients stop taking them in real-world settings.

12 Mar 2026

Father's nicotine use may increase diabetes risk for offspring

A mouse study found that a father's nicotine exposure can affect the offspring's ability to process sugar and may contribute to diabetes risk, according to new research published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society.

12 Mar 2026

Can eating almonds reduce inflammation in obesity?

Adding almonds to the diet of adults with obesity enhances inflammatory cytokine profiles and diet quality, highlighting a simple anti-inflammatory strategy.

12 Mar 2026

Higher intake of ultra processed foods linked to weaker bones

From flavored yogurts to frozen pizzas, breakfast cereals and instant oats, ultra-processed foods are convenient, often cheaper items designed for a quick bite.

12 Mar 2026

New digital shield against metabolic disease in youth psychosis

A new clinic-ready web-based risk prediction tool called PsyMetRiC is now available to forecast the risk of young people with psychosis developing cardiometabolic disorders such as obesity, metabolic syndrome and diabetes.

12 Mar 2026

Eating earlier in the day is linked to lower nighttime glucose in gestational diabetes

A secondary analysis of a randomized trial examined whether the timing of the first daily meal affects 24-hour glucose patterns in pregnancies with gestational diabetes. Earlier first meals were associated with lower nocturnal glucose levels and an earlier daily glucose rhythm, although overall glycaemic control metrics were similar between groups.

11 Mar 2026

Blood test marker p-tau217 helps detect early dementia risk in cognitively healthy older women

A long-term study of 2,766 women in the Women’s Health Initiative Memory Study found that higher baseline plasma p-tau217 levels were associated with a greater risk of developing mild cognitive impairment or probable dementia.

11 Mar 2026