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.

Diabetic Nephropathy Treatment

Diabetes in Men versus Women

What is a Diabetic Coma?

Advanced Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Diabetic Coma Treatments

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

Diabetes and Skin Problems

Diabetes Symptoms

Diabetic Nephropathy Symptoms

Diabetes Pathophysiology

Supplements for Diabetes

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The Future of Diabetes Treatment

Risks to Infants of Diabetic Mothers

What is Diabetic Ketoacidosis?

Diabetic Mastopathy: Complication of Diabetes Mellitus

Animals That Can Detect Hypoglycemia

What Causes Diabetes?

Walking After Meals: Small Habit, Big Metabolic Gains

What is Diabetic Hypoglycemia?

The Risks of Prediabetes

How Baking Soda Affects People with Type 2 Diabetes

Diabetic Emergencies: What to Do

What is Diabetic Neuropathy?

Diabetes Screening

Alcohol and Diabetes

What are Nightmares and Why Do They Occur?

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

What is HbA1c?

What is Diabetes?

How Does Semaglutide Work to Lose Weight?

Diabetic Retinopathy Risk Factors

Diabetes and Pregnancy

Research into a Cure for Diabetes

Diabetic Neuropathy Pathogenesis

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

Diabetic Foot Problems

Can I reverse my prediabetes naturally

Pins and Needles and Diabetes

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

Diabetes Complications

What Causes Diabetic Nephropathy (Kidney Disease)?

Adiponectin and Diabetes

Diabetic Hypoglycemia Treatments

Diabetes in Men

Cause of Diabetic Coma

Diabetic Ketoacidosis Causes

Diabetes and Wound Healing

Diabetic Neuropathy Diagnosis

What is Diabetic Nephropathy?

Diabetic Neuropathy Symptoms

Diabetic Retinopathy Symptoms

Are Low Carbohydrate Diets Good for Type 2 Diabetes?

Nonketotic Hyperosmolar Coma

Red Blood Cell Morphology Changes in Diabetes

The Impact of Glucagon on Diabetes Management

Encapsulating Islet Cells for the Treatment of Diabetes

Diabetes Types

What is Diabetic Retinopathy?

Causes of Foot Pain

Understanding MODY 5: A Rare Genetic Form of Diabetes

Epigenetic Mechanisms in Type 2 Diabetes

Hypoglycemic Unawareness

Diabetic Mastopathy Diagnosis

COVID-19 and Diabetes

Does the Keto Diet Increase the Risk of Diabetes?

Bionic Advancements: The Next Generation of Insulin Delivery Devices

Diabetes and Vision

Vitamin D and Type 2 Diabetes

Diabetic Retinopathy Diagnosis

Genetic Testing for Diabetes

Diabetes and Mucormycosis

Diabetes and Sleep

Treatment and Prognosis for Diabetic Mastopathy

Diabetes Risk Factors

How does Gestational Diabetes Affect the Baby?

Artificial Pancreas Systems: The Future of Diabetes Management?

Diabetic Hypoglycemia Etiology

Effects of Hyperglycemia on the Vascular System

History of Diabetes

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

Low Sugar Foods for Diabetes

Diabetic Retinopathy Treatments

Diabetic Neuropathy Treatments

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

Diabetes Diagnosis

Diabetes and Periodontitis

What is HbA1C Testing?

Diabetic Coma Severe Hypoglycemia

Diabetes Management

Latest Diabetes News and Research

Investigational anti-clotting drug reduces risk of second ischemic stroke without bleeding concerns

An investigational anti-clotting medication, asundexian, demonstrated a reduction in the risk of a second ischemic (clot-caused) stroke without raising bleeding concerns, according to a preliminary late-breaking science presentation at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2026.

6 Feb 2026

Early biomarkers predict infections after breast reconstruction surgery

In the U.S., one in eight women will get breast cancer in their lifetime, and about half of them will have mastectomies.

5 Feb 2026

Large trials show statins rarely cause reported side effects

Cardiovascular disease results in around 20 million deaths worldwide and causes around a quarter of all deaths in the UK.

5 Feb 2026

Review highlights smarter medicine delivery as key to better adherence

Health system design plays a major role in medication adherence for chronic diseases, with delivery models influencing access, affordability, and continuity of care. Flexible, well-regulated dispensing systems that address structural barriers can improve long-term treatment outcomes across diverse populations.

5 Feb 2026

Inhibiting PTP1B protein improves memory in Alzheimer’s disease models

Alzheimer's disease is often measured in statistics: millions affected worldwide, cases rising sharply, costs climbing into the trillions.

5 Feb 2026

New report highlights a rare case of 5-fluorouracil-induced hyperammonemic encephalopathy

A new case report was published in Volume 12 of Oncoscience on December 23, 2025, titled "Silent toxicity: A rare case of 5-fluorouracil-induced hyperammonemic encephalopathy."

5 Feb 2026

Metformin linked to lower odds of intermediate macular degeneration in people with diabetes

A five-year image-based study in people with type 2 diabetes found metformin use was associated with lower odds of developing intermediate age-related macular degeneration. The observational findings suggest a potential protective link but do not establish causation and warrant prospective clinical trials.

4 Feb 2026

Implantable immune scaffold predicts type 1 diabetes weeks before symptoms

The study highlights a presymptomatic phase in type 1 diabetes progression, using immune niches to track immune changes before blood sugar abnormalities.

4 Feb 2026

Research shows the effect of losing weight in preventing multiple diseases

Researchers have quantified the role of obesity in common long-term conditions, showing for the first time the effect of losing weight in preventing multiple diseases.

4 Feb 2026

Engineered liver tissue model mimics early metabolic liver disease

More than 100 million people in the United States suffer from metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), characterized by a buildup of fat in the liver.

3 Feb 2026

New immunotherapy could replace daily pills after kidney transplantation

A new study offers hope that kidney transplant patients could one day have a monthly treatment instead of multiple pills every day.

3 Feb 2026

Financial incentives improve glycemic control in low-income diabetes patients

A new study examined whether providing financial vouchers to offset medication costs, conditional on improved blood sugar levels, could enhance glycemic control.

3 Feb 2026

A common diabetes drug may prevent long COVID when taken early

Research supports metformin's efficacy in reducing long COVID symptoms, suggesting its use in acute COVID-19 cases could alleviate long-term health impacts.

3 Feb 2026

Poll: Many adults over 50 skip flu and COVID vaccines

This winter's brutal flu season isn't over, and COVID-19 cases have risen recently too. But a new poll taken in recent weeks shows that vaccination against both viruses lags among people 50 and over, and the national survey reveals key reasons why.

3 Feb 2026

Cardiologists highlight overlooked heart risks across women’s lives

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for women in the United States, yet awareness of cardiovascular risk—particularly among younger women and women of color—has stalled, even as rates of high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, and high cholesterol continue to rise.

3 Feb 2026

Everday diabetes medicine linked to less progression of age-related macular degeneration

Doctors have found that metformin, an everyday medicine for diabetes, is associated with less progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the commonest cause of blindness in western countries.

3 Feb 2026

Most commercially insured patients live with chronic conditions

The majority (57.5 percent) of commercially insured patients had at least one chronic condition in 2024. The average allowed amount for a patient with no chronic conditions was $1,590, while the average allowed amount for a patient with one chronic condition was nearly double ($3,039).

2 Feb 2026

Diabetes drug use linked to fewer gout treatments

Natalie McCormick, PhD, of the Rheumatology and Allergy Clinical Epidemiology Research (RACER) Center within the Division of Rheumatology in the Mass General Brigham Department of Medicine, is the lead author of a paper published in Diabetes Care, "Gout-Related Medication Use After Initiating Sodium–Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitors in Patients With Gout and Type 2 Diabetes: Population-Based Target Trial Emulation Studies."

2 Feb 2026

Clinical trial launched to test experimental intranasal spray against respiratory viruses

Last year, at least one million people in the U.S. were hospitalized for respiratory virus illnesses like the flu or COVID-19, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

2 Feb 2026

Researchers uncover a new cellular process linked to healthy aging

Improvements in public health have allowed humankind to survive to older ages than ever before, but, for many people, these added golden years are not spent in good health.

2 Feb 2026