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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Artificial Pancreas Systems: The Future of Diabetes Management?

Genetic Testing for Diabetes

Risks to Infants of Diabetic Mothers

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Diabetes Types

Diabetic Retinopathy Symptoms

Diabetic Coma Severe Hypoglycemia

Diabetes and Sleep

What is a Diabetic Coma?

Does the Keto Diet Increase the Risk of Diabetes?

Understanding MODY 5: A Rare Genetic Form of Diabetes

What is Diabetic Hypoglycemia?

Diabetes Complications

Diabetes and Wound Healing

Are Low Carbohydrate Diets Good for Type 2 Diabetes?

Diabetic Retinopathy Risk Factors

How Does Semaglutide Work to Lose Weight?

Diabetes in Men versus Women

Advanced Diabetic Ketoacidosis

The Impact of Glucagon on Diabetes Management

Diabetes Management

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

Bionic Advancements: The Next Generation of Insulin Delivery Devices

The Future of Diabetes Treatment

Nonketotic Hyperosmolar Coma

Research into a Cure for Diabetes

Diabetic Emergencies: What to Do

Diabetic Mastopathy Diagnosis

History of Diabetes

Walking After Meals: Small Habit, Big Metabolic Gains

COVID-19 and Diabetes

Diabetes Risk Factors

Causes of Foot Pain

Diabetic Nephropathy Treatment

Diabetic Retinopathy Diagnosis

What is Diabetic Retinopathy?

What Causes Diabetic Nephropathy (Kidney Disease)?

Diabetic Ketoacidosis Causes

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

Pins and Needles and Diabetes

Hypoglycemic Unawareness

Diabetes and Vision

What is Diabetic Neuropathy?

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

Supplements for Diabetes

How does Gestational Diabetes Affect the Baby?

The Risks of Prediabetes

Diabetes Diagnosis

Effects of Hyperglycemia on the Vascular System

Diabetic Neuropathy Symptoms

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

Treatment and Prognosis for Diabetic Mastopathy

How Baking Soda Affects People with Type 2 Diabetes

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

Animals That Can Detect Hypoglycemia

Diabetic Nephropathy Symptoms

Vitamin D and Type 2 Diabetes

What is HbA1c?

Diabetes and Periodontitis

Diabetic Neuropathy Pathogenesis

Diabetes Pathophysiology

Diabetic Foot Problems

Diabetic Mastopathy: Complication of Diabetes Mellitus

Diabetes in Men

Diabetic Hypoglycemia Etiology

Can I reverse my prediabetes naturally

Alcohol and Diabetes

What is Diabetic Nephropathy?

What Causes Diabetes?

Diabetic Hypoglycemia Treatments

Adiponectin and Diabetes

Diabetes and Pregnancy

Diabetic Coma Treatments

Latest Diabetes News and Research

Drinking 2–3 cups of coffee a day? A study of 495,000 adults links it to lower AF risk

In a prospective study of 495,269 UK Biobank participants followed for approximately 13 years, researchers found that coffee consumption was associated with a 7% to 11% lower risk of atrial fibrillation (AF), with the strongest association observed at 2–3 cups daily. Tea consumption showed a more modest and less consistent association, with the authors reporting a 5% lower AF risk at 2–3 cups daily, although the observational findings cannot establish causation.

9 Nov 2026

Late night eating and sleep habits damage gut health, increase metabolic disease risk

A new study led by UTHealth Houston identified a link between late-night eating and sleeping habits, gut health, and metabolic disease, offering new insights into why some individuals with obesity may face risk of inflammation and related health problems.

9 Nov 2026

Animal study raises questions about semaglutide safety during pregnancy

They're the blockbuster drugs transforming weight loss, helping millions of people to shed unwanted kilos.

9 Nov 2026

Cleaner bedroom air linked to improved blood sugar control

Using portable filters to reduce exposure to air pollution during sleep may stabilize the large spikes in blood sugar experienced by people with prediabetes, a condition in which sugar (glucose) levels are higher than normal, a new study shows.

8 Nov 2026

Exercise, diet or stress? One lifestyle habit stood out in a heart disease study

A hospital-based case-control study involving 495 adults in Iran found that higher healthy lifestyle scores were associated with lower odds of cardiovascular disease, even after adjustment for demographic and socioeconomic factors. Physical activity and recreation showed the strongest numerical association per questionnaire point, although the observational design could not establish whether healthier habits prevented cardiovascular disease.

8 Nov 2026

ZEUS trial challenges assumptions about targeting inflammation in heart disease

Like cholesterol, inflammation causally contributes to the risk of cardiovascular disease, but findings from the clinical trial ZEUS indicate that the road to targeting inflammation may be less straightforward than once thought.

8 Nov 2026

GLP-1 weight-loss drugs may change what you crave, not just how much you eat

A prospective observational pilot study of 38 adults without diabetes found that three months of semaglutide or tirzepatide treatment was associated with an average weight loss of 7.2 kg, reduced food cravings, increased satiety, and improved self-reported hunger control. Most participants reported smaller meal portions, while some experienced changes in food preferences, although the study could not establish whether the medications directly caused these behavioral changes.

8 Nov 2026

Coffee, vegetables and exercise share a surprising connection in your gut

In a study of 6,803 Japanese adults, researchers identified two opposing gut microbiome patterns linking diet, physical activity, smoking, and alcohol consumption with general health and 15 chronic diseases. Health-oriented microbial patterns were associated with butyrate production and lower inflammation, while disease-oriented patterns were linked to inflammatory processes, with microbiome-based prediction scores showing potential for distinguishing health and disease across international populations.

8 Nov 2026

Red meat and ultra-processed foods show no clear link to postpartum depression in new study

A prospective cohort study of 264 pregnant Iranian women found no statistically significant association between maternal consumption of ultra-processed foods or red meat and probable postpartum depression assessed four to six weeks after childbirth. However, the relatively small sample size and imprecise estimates mean that potentially meaningful associations cannot be excluded, highlighting the need for larger studies.

8 Nov 2026

Epidemiologist investigates environmental risks to protect vulnerable cancer patients

Judy Ou, PhD, MPH, is an epidemiologist-which is, according to her, "the nerdiest kind of detective ever."

6 Nov 2026

Light-powered reaction gives discarded drug compounds new potential

Throughout the drug development process, which can take a decade or more, tens of thousands of chemical compounds are produced that never go on to become medicines.

6 Nov 2026

Five UK research hubs to develop technologies for healthier lives

Five new research and partnership hubs are being backed by over £52 million from the UK government through UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), to develop tools that help people stay healthier for longer.

6 Nov 2026

Philanthropists donate $6 million to establish the UVA Biotech Innovation Fund

The University of Virginia Paul and Diane Manning Institute of Biotechnology received gifts totaling $6 million from philanthropists to establish the UVA Biotech Innovation Fund.

6 Nov 2026

Obesity drugs may help protect memory and cognitive abilities

Drugs used to treat obesity may also help protect the brain. In a review published in Science, researchers outline how a better understanding of these drugs' effects could lead to new treatments that protect memory and other important cognitive abilities.

6 Nov 2026

China's stricter air quality standards can avert over 200,000 deaths

China introduced a 35 µg m⁻³ annual PM₂.₅ limit in 2012 and later cut population-weighted exposure from 62.8 to 29.7 µg m⁻³ between 2013 and 2024 through clean air actions.

6 Nov 2026

Siemens Healthineers to rebrand in vitro diagnostics business as Olyrian Diagnostics

Siemens Healthineers announced today it has initiated the carve-out process for its in vitro diagnostics business, marking an important step toward establishing a standalone company that will operate under the name Olyrian Diagnostics.

From Siemens Healthineers 5 Nov 2026

Southern Europe eats closest to the planetary diet, so why is diabetes so high?

Researchers comparing temperature trends, food supplies, and diabetes prevalence across Europe found that Southern Europe had the closest alignment with Planetary Health Diet recommendations, yet also recorded the highest and fastest-rising diabetes prevalence. The exploratory study found inconsistent relationships between warming, dietary composition, and diabetes across regions, suggesting that multiple environmental, lifestyle, and demographic factors warrant further investigation.

5 Nov 2026

Hidden genetic differences in gut bacteria may hold clues to aging

Researchers analyzed approximately 12.8 million gut microbial genetic variants in 10,781 individuals across six cohorts, identifying 940 independent associations with 69 human health characteristics and environmental exposures. Nearly two-thirds of these associations were not accompanied by significant differences in bacterial species abundance, suggesting that microbial genetics can reveal relationships overlooked by conventional microbiome analyses, although causality remains unproven.

5 Nov 2026

A study of 27,000 adults links bean products and soy compounds to lower kidney disease odds

A cross-sectional study of 27,003 adults in Northeast China found that higher consumption of processed bean products and soy isoflavones was associated with lower odds of chronic kidney disease, while plain bean intake showed no significant association. The relationship with soy isoflavones was stronger in women, although the observational findings cannot establish whether these foods protect against kidney disease.

4 Nov 2026

Switching to potassium-enriched salt could prevent millions of global deaths

Researchers from The George Institute for Global Health assessed the health benefits of switching the salt supply to potassium-enriched salt across 193 countries.

4 Nov 2026