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.

History of Diabetes

Walking After Meals: Small Habit, Big Metabolic Gains

Understanding MODY 5: A Rare Genetic Form of Diabetes

Diabetic Neuropathy Pathogenesis

Nonketotic Hyperosmolar Coma

Diabetes and Wound Healing

Diabetic Coma Treatments

Diabetic Neuropathy Diagnosis

Diabetes Complications

What Causes Diabetes?

Pins and Needles and Diabetes

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

Vitamin D and Type 2 Diabetes

Diabetes Pathophysiology

Artificial Pancreas Systems: The Future of Diabetes Management?

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

Diabetic Retinopathy Symptoms

What is Diabetic Hypoglycemia?

Diabetes and Mucormycosis

Diabetic Neuropathy Symptoms

Diabetic Ketoacidosis Causes

Bionic Advancements: The Next Generation of Insulin Delivery Devices

Diabetic Retinopathy Treatments

The Impact of Glucagon on Diabetes Management

COVID-19 and Diabetes

Diabetes in Men

Diabetic Emergencies: What to Do

What is a Diabetic Coma?

Diabetes Types

What is HbA1C Testing?

Effects of Hyperglycemia on the Vascular System

Risks to Infants of Diabetic Mothers

Animals That Can Detect Hypoglycemia

Diabetic Mastopathy: Complication of Diabetes Mellitus

What is Diabetic Retinopathy?

Diabetes and Skin Problems

Diabetes and Sleep

The Risks of Prediabetes

What Causes Diabetic Nephropathy (Kidney Disease)?

What is Diabetic Nephropathy?

Treatment and Prognosis for Diabetic Mastopathy

Encapsulating Islet Cells for the Treatment of Diabetes

Low Sugar Foods for Diabetes

Diabetic Nephropathy Symptoms

Can I reverse my prediabetes naturally

Red Blood Cell Morphology Changes in Diabetes

Diabetes Diagnosis

Diabetic Hypoglycemia Treatments

Diabetic Hypoglycemia Etiology

What is Diabetes?

Are Low Carbohydrate Diets Good for Type 2 Diabetes?

Genetic Testing for Diabetes

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

Adiponectin and Diabetes

Diabetic Retinopathy Diagnosis

Diabetes and Vision

Hypoglycemic Unawareness

The Future of Diabetes Treatment

How Baking Soda Affects People with Type 2 Diabetes

Diabetic Retinopathy Risk Factors

Epigenetic Mechanisms in Type 2 Diabetes

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

Cause of Diabetic Coma

How Does Semaglutide Work to Lose Weight?

Diabetic Coma Severe Hypoglycemia

What is Diabetic Neuropathy?

Diabetes in Men versus Women

Diabetic Foot Problems

What is HbA1c?

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

Diabetes Symptoms

Research into a Cure for Diabetes

Diabetes Risk Factors

Supplements for Diabetes

Diabetic Neuropathy Treatments

Alcohol and Diabetes

Diabetic Nephropathy Treatment

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

What is Diabetic Ketoacidosis?

Diabetes and Pregnancy

Causes of Foot Pain

How does Gestational Diabetes Affect the Baby?

Does the Keto Diet Increase the Risk of Diabetes?

Diabetes Management

What are Nightmares and Why Do They Occur?

Diabetes Screening

Advanced Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Diabetic Mastopathy Diagnosis

Diabetes and Periodontitis

Latest Diabetes News and Research

Many middle-aged Americans lack basic health literacy

OK, Boomers, it turns out Millennials and Gen X also struggle navigating the often-confusing and overwhelming world of health care.

10 Jun 2026

Low blood pressure shows strongest link to Alzheimer's disease

Numerous types of cardiovascular disease and CVD risk factors were linked to a higher risk of Alzheimer's disease, with low blood pressure showing the strongest connection, according to a new analysis published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

10 Jun 2026

GLP-1 medicines may cut clot-related risks in chronically inflamed patients

In a target trial emulation using OneFlorida+ electronic health record data, GLP-1 receptor agonist use in adults with obesity and autoimmune disease was linked to lower hazards of pulmonary embolism, venous thromboembolism, stroke/TIA, emergency department visits, and all-cause mortality.

10 Jun 2026

Statins may help prevent frailty in older adults

Researchers at Mass General Brigham have demonstrated that older U.S. veterans who initiated statin therapy were significantly less likely to develop frailty over time, suggesting that the cholesterol-lowering medications may have healthy aging benefits beyond cardiovascular disease prevention. Results are published in the European Heart Journal.

9 Jun 2026

Apitegromab helps tirzepatide users lose fat while preserving lean mass

A phase 2 trial found that apitegromab plus tirzepatide reduced lean body mass loss by 1.9 kg compared with tirzepatide plus placebo after 24 weeks, while overall weight loss remained similar.

9 Jun 2026

Obesity drug mazdutide reduces weight and waist size in major trial

Once-weekly 9 mg mazdutide produced clinically meaningful weight loss in Chinese adults with obesity, reducing body weight by 16.65% after 60 weeks versus 1.50% with placebo. The phase 3 GLORY-2 trial also found improvements in waist circumference, systolic blood pressure, and lipid markers, but gastrointestinal adverse events were common.

9 Jun 2026

Excess weight identified as key driver for cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome

The first-ever clinical guideline for cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome, or CKM syndrome, identifies excess weight, especially in the abdomen, as a key driver for the syndrome. T

9 Jun 2026

New clinical guidelines target interconnected heart, kidney and metabolic risks

The American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology, along with two other leading medical organizations have developed the first-ever guideline aimed at preventing and managing cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome, an interconnected set of health conditions that significantly increase the risk of multiorgan complications and negative cardiovascular outcomes.

9 Jun 2026

High obesity levels linked to fewer surgical procedures in Americans

Researchers from LSU's Pennington Biomedical Research Center and collaborating institutions have found that Americans with the highest levels of obesity are undergoing fewer surgical procedures overall.

9 Jun 2026

AI screening tool increases diabetic eye exam referrals for African Americans

In a study exploring how an AI-assisted diagnostic tool shaped care for underserved populations at multiple community-based primary care sites, investigators at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Medicine found that African American patients with diabetes were more likely to receive a diabetic eye exam referral if screened by an AI tool.

9 Jun 2026

New geroscience initiative aims to accelerate anti‑aging therapies

Albert Einstein College of Medicine has launched the Batia and Idan Ofer program for Validation of Interventions Targeting Aging and Longevity (BIO-VITAL), a new initiative designed to help biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies advance therapies that target the biology of aging.

9 Jun 2026

Type 2 diabetes elevates periodontitis risks regardless of glycemic control

Persons with diabetes have an increased risk of periodontitis (gum disease) and tooth loss. The risk of inflammation and bone loss at dental implants was also higher. These are the findings of a thesis at the University of Gothenburg.

9 Jun 2026

The best meal timing for blood sugar may be earlier dinners

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9 Jun 2026

Sugar-sweetened beverage taxes gain momentum across the globe

One of the challenges public health officials face in reducing diet-related disease is the relatively easy and inexpensive access to sugar-sweetened beverages globally.

9 Jun 2026

Oral GLP-1 RA reduces blood glucose and bodyweight among people with type 2 diabetes

Oral GLP-1 medications have the potential to increase access to therapies that can help lower blood sugar and reduce bodyweight.

8 Jun 2026

Brazil launches genetic screening project for prospective parents

In the coming weeks, the Human Genome and Stem Cell Research Center (HUG-CELL) will begin recruiting participants for the "Our Genes" project.

8 Jun 2026

GLP-1 users say the drugs quiet food noise but do not replace lifestyle change

A qualitative study of 30 US adults found that GLP-1 receptor agonists often reduced “food noise,” psychological hunger, and appetite, helping patients feel more able to make deliberate lifestyle changes.

8 Jun 2026

Blocking immune pathway slows Huntington disease in mouse models

Huntington disease is a rare, inherited brain disorder that progressively destroys nerve cells, leading to worsening movement, cognitive and psychiatric symptoms.

8 Jun 2026

Frailty flags poorer blood pressure control in older women

In 1,038 older adults with hypertension attending outpatient clinics in Vietnam, frailty was more common in women than men, while overall rates of suboptimal blood pressure were similar by sex. Frailty was associated with about twice the odds of suboptimal blood pressure in women, but not in men, highlighting the need to study sex-specific and frailty-informed hypertension care.

8 Jun 2026

Survey: Many Americans unaware of diet's impact on cholesterol

On the heels of updated cholesterol management guidance that recommends earlier screening and establishes target goals for LDL "bad" cholesterol based on an individual's risk factors, a new Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine/Morning Consult survey finds that one in five U.S. adults is unaware that what they eat directly affects blood cholesterol levels.

8 Jun 2026