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.

Foods That Help Lower Blood Sugar Naturally

Low-glycemic foods, dietary fiber, resistant starch, and balanced eating patterns control blood sugar levels to support long-term metabolic health.

Alcohol and Diabetes

Diabetes and Pregnancy

Diabetes Types

Research into a Cure for Diabetes

Advanced Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Diabetes and Vision

Diabetic Neuropathy Pathogenesis

Epigenetic Mechanisms in Type 2 Diabetes

The Risks of Prediabetes

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

What is a Diabetic Coma?

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Diabetic Foot Problems

How Baking Soda Affects People with Type 2 Diabetes

Bionic Advancements: The Next Generation of Insulin Delivery Devices

Genetic Testing for Diabetes

Hypoglycemic Unawareness

What Causes Diabetic Nephropathy (Kidney Disease)?

How does Gestational Diabetes Affect the Baby?

Risks to Infants of Diabetic Mothers

Diabetes Risk Factors

Diabetic Ketoacidosis Causes

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

Diabetes in Men

Supplements for Diabetes

Diabetes and Sleep

Diabetic Retinopathy Diagnosis

What are Nightmares and Why Do They Occur?

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

History of Diabetes

Cause of Diabetic Coma

Understanding MODY 5: A Rare Genetic Form of Diabetes

Can I reverse my prediabetes naturally

Effects of Hyperglycemia on the Vascular System

Diabetic Neuropathy Symptoms

What is HbA1C Testing?

Diabetic Retinopathy Risk Factors

What is Diabetic Ketoacidosis?

Diabetic Coma Severe Hypoglycemia

Diabetes and Mucormycosis

How Does Semaglutide Work to Lose Weight?

What Causes Diabetes?

Diabetic Neuropathy Treatments

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

Diabetic Hypoglycemia Etiology

Diabetic Retinopathy Treatments

The Future of Diabetes Treatment

Diabetic Mastopathy Diagnosis

Diabetes and Periodontitis

Diabetic Emergencies: What to Do

Diabetic Retinopathy Symptoms

Low Sugar Foods for Diabetes

Diabetes and Skin Problems

Diabetes Diagnosis

What is Diabetic Hypoglycemia?

What is Diabetic Nephropathy?

Diabetes Management

Causes of Foot Pain

Diabetes Pathophysiology

Diabetes Complications

Diabetic Hypoglycemia Treatments

Red Blood Cell Morphology Changes in Diabetes

Encapsulating Islet Cells for the Treatment of Diabetes

Diabetic Coma Treatments

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

Diabetic Nephropathy Symptoms

What is Diabetic Retinopathy?

Diabetic Neuropathy Diagnosis

Does the Keto Diet Increase the Risk of Diabetes?

Are Low Carbohydrate Diets Good for Type 2 Diabetes?

Walking After Meals: Small Habit, Big Metabolic Gains

Vitamin D and Type 2 Diabetes

Diabetes Screening

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

Treatment and Prognosis for Diabetic Mastopathy

Diabetes in Men versus Women

Artificial Pancreas Systems: The Future of Diabetes Management?

Adiponectin and Diabetes

Pins and Needles and Diabetes

Animals That Can Detect Hypoglycemia

Nonketotic Hyperosmolar Coma

Diabetes Symptoms

Diabetic Mastopathy: Complication of Diabetes Mellitus

What is HbA1c?

COVID-19 and Diabetes

The Impact of Glucagon on Diabetes Management

What is Diabetic Neuropathy?

Diabetic Nephropathy Treatment

Diabetes and Wound Healing

What is Diabetes?

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

Latest Diabetes News and Research

A study of 802 teens raises questions about school breakfast and blood sugar

A study of 802 U.S. adolescents found that school breakfast participation at least once weekly was associated with a 30% higher prevalence of prediabetes-range glucose markers, while school lunch participation showed no significant association. Higher intakes of vitamins E and B6 and fruit consumption among adolescents with obesity were associated with lower prediabetes prevalence, but none of the reported associations remained statistically significant after correction for multiple comparisons.

22 Oct 2026

Scientists studied one million immune cells and found clues to future disease risk

Researchers developed a single-cell atlas of one million human neutrophils, identifying distinct immune cell populations and gene-expression patterns across tissues, infections, cancer, and other health conditions. Certain neutrophil signatures were associated with metabolic dysfunction, cancer outcomes, and mortality, while higher routine neutrophil counts, even within the normal range, were linked to an increased risk of chronic disease.

22 Oct 2026

Gaining too much weight during pregnancy raises complication risks

A new study of more than one million births led by McMaster University researchers has found that gaining too much weight during pregnancy, regardless of a person's starting weight, is linked to a higher risk of life-threatening maternal complications.

22 Oct 2026

Study defines average human genome and normal genetic disease risk

A new study has characterized the "average" human genome, providing key information on normal human genetic variation and genetic disease risk.

22 Oct 2026

Modulating GPCR signaling could help delay multiple age-related diseases

Researchers have outlined a bold plan for slowing aging by targeting one of the body's most important cellular communication systems.

22 Oct 2026

Depression profile linked to disrupted sleep and poorer treatment responses

This study uncovers a circadian depression subtype, revealing links between sleep patterns, symptom severity, and antidepressant response in a large cohort.

22 Oct 2026

Beef can fit into healthy diets, but what about its environmental cost?

A narrative review published in Animal Frontiers highlights beef's contribution to high-quality protein and bioavailable micronutrients, while controlled trials generally found no adverse effects on selected cardiometabolic risk markers, although long-term disease outcomes remain uncertain. The authors argue that sustainable food policies should consider nutritional needs, environmental impacts, agricultural productivity, and rural livelihoods when evaluating beef's place in healthy diets.

21 Oct 2026

Semaglutide and teduglutide reduce immune-driven gut injury in mice

Researchers found that gut-derived GLP-1 and GLP-2 signaling helped protect mice against T cell-induced intestinal injury, with GLP-1R primarily regulating inflammation and GLP-2R supporting intestinal repair. Semaglutide and teduglutide, administered separately or together, reduced acute intestinal damage in mice lacking intestinal proglucagon, suggesting potential avenues for investigating treatments for immune-mediated gut injury.

21 Oct 2026

Blocking specific proteins protects beta cells om excessive cellular stress

Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have identified a molecular pathway that contributes to the death of insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas.

21 Oct 2026

Glucose priming may improve tumor targeting for chemotherapy nanocarriers

Chemotherapy selectivity is limited by systemic toxicity. pH‑sensitive nanocarriers exploit tumor acidity as a release trigger but respond passively to a modest, heterogeneous gradient.

21 Oct 2026

Could a hormone from our bones reveal early signs of insulin resistance?

Research reveals a link between osteocalcin and insulin resistance in obese children, suggesting early metabolic changes before glucose tolerance impairment.

21 Oct 2026

Scientists found a link between Mediterranean diet blood markers and longer survival

Researchers found that a previously validated 67-metabolite blood signature of Mediterranean diet adherence was associated with lower long-term mortality across a Spanish trial population and three US cohorts. Participants with the highest signature scores had a 23% lower relative hazard of death than those with the lowest scores in both populations, although the findings do not establish a causal relationship.

20 Oct 2026

Experts weigh risks of using gene therapies for common diseases

Gene therapy is no longer the future of medicine - it's reality. Treatments that replace, silence or edit genes are already changing clinical care.

20 Oct 2026

Scientists discover immune pathway behind radiation-induced lung damage

Researchers at City of Hope®, one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the country, have uncovered an immune pathway that may contribute to radiation-related lung damage and have identified a potential strategy to block it.

20 Oct 2026

New study identifies protein factor linked to chronic liver disease

The mechanisms that cause the world's most common chronic liver disease — Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) — to develop and progress are not still fully understood.

20 Oct 2026

Researchers investigate molecular mechanisms linking high-calorie diets to cognitive decline

The molecular mechanisms linking a high calorie diet to cognitive impairment remain unclear. Researchers at Institute of Science Tokyo, Japan, investigated this association in mice, finding that the diet reduced nuclear protein PQBP1 expression, disrupting the alternative splicing of genes involved in synaptic function.

20 Oct 2026

Not all ultra-processed foods show the same cancer risk

Ultra-processed foods show varied associations with colorectal cancer, underscoring the need for precise research on diet quality and cancer risk factors.

20 Oct 2026

GLP-1 drugs may protect kidney health in people with bipolar disorder

Mayo Clinic researchers found that GLP-1 receptor agonists, medications widely used for diabetes and weight management, were associated with a lower risk of dialysis or kidney transplantation in adults with bipolar disorder and chronic kidney disease.

20 Oct 2026

Could eating whey protein before meals help reduce blood sugar spikes?

A narrative review of 57 randomized trials found that milk and dairy products have inconsistent effects on long-term blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes. Whey protein consumed before meals more consistently reduced short-term blood sugar spikes, but further research is needed to establish whether these benefits persist over time.

19 Oct 2026

Blood pressure drug losartan boosts metabolism by stimulating brown fat

Losartan, a drug commonly prescribed for high blood pressure, boosts brown adipose tissue or "brown fat" activity and enhances its metabolism, according to a preclinical study by Weill Cornell Medicine, Rockefeller University and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center researchers.

19 Oct 2026