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 Diagnosis

Understanding MODY 5: A Rare Genetic Form of Diabetes

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

Diabetes and Sleep

What Causes Diabetic Nephropathy (Kidney Disease)?

The Impact of Glucagon on Diabetes Management

What is HbA1c?

Risks to Infants of Diabetic Mothers

Diabetic Neuropathy Treatments

Diabetes Symptoms

What is Diabetic Ketoacidosis?

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How does Gestational Diabetes Affect the Baby?

The Risks of Prediabetes

COVID-19 and Diabetes

What is HbA1C Testing?

Diabetic Emergencies: What to Do

Supplements for Diabetes

Diabetes Types

Diabetic Hypoglycemia Treatments

The Future of Diabetes Treatment

Epigenetic Mechanisms in Type 2 Diabetes

Artificial Pancreas Systems: The Future of Diabetes Management?

Red Blood Cell Morphology Changes in Diabetes

Diabetes Management

What is Diabetes?

Diabetes Risk Factors

Diabetic Retinopathy Diagnosis

Bionic Advancements: The Next Generation of Insulin Delivery Devices

Nonketotic Hyperosmolar Coma

Diabetes and Mucormycosis

Diabetic Nephropathy Symptoms

Causes of Foot Pain

Diabetes and Periodontitis

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

What is Diabetic Hypoglycemia?

Diabetes Screening

Diabetic Coma Severe Hypoglycemia

Diabetic Neuropathy Diagnosis

Advanced Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Diabetes and Wound Healing

Walking After Meals: Small Habit, Big Metabolic Gains

What is Diabetic Neuropathy?

Encapsulating Islet Cells for the Treatment of Diabetes

Diabetic Neuropathy Symptoms

What is Diabetic Nephropathy?

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

Effects of Hyperglycemia on the Vascular System

Diabetic Mastopathy: Complication of Diabetes Mellitus

Diabetic Hypoglycemia Etiology

Diabetic Foot Problems

What is a Diabetic Coma?

Diabetic Retinopathy Treatments

Diabetes and Vision

Can I reverse my prediabetes naturally

How Baking Soda Affects People with Type 2 Diabetes

Diabetic Retinopathy Risk Factors

Diabetic Ketoacidosis Causes

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

History of Diabetes

Diabetic Retinopathy Symptoms

What is Diabetic Retinopathy?

Low Sugar Foods for Diabetes

Diabetes Pathophysiology

How Does Semaglutide Work to Lose Weight?

Vitamin D and Type 2 Diabetes

Treatment and Prognosis for Diabetic Mastopathy

Are Low Carbohydrate Diets Good for Type 2 Diabetes?

Diabetes Complications

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

What Causes Diabetes?

Diabetes and Pregnancy

What are Nightmares and Why Do They Occur?

Diabetic Neuropathy Pathogenesis

Pins and Needles and Diabetes

Does the Keto Diet Increase the Risk of Diabetes?

Adiponectin and Diabetes

Animals That Can Detect Hypoglycemia

Genetic Testing for Diabetes

Diabetes in Men

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

Diabetic Coma Treatments

Alcohol and Diabetes

Diabetic Nephropathy Treatment

Cause of Diabetic Coma

Diabetic Mastopathy Diagnosis

Diabetes and Skin Problems

Research into a Cure for Diabetes

Diabetes in Men versus Women

Hypoglycemic Unawareness

Latest Diabetes News and Research

AI diet plans underestimate teen nutrition and miss key nutrients

AI tools for adolescent diet planning may fall short, consistently underestimating nutrient intake and energy needs compared to individualized dietitian plans.

20 Mar 2026

Study links gut microbiome imbalance to worsening kidney disease

Researchers at UC Davis School of Medicine have uncovered how an imbalanced gut microbiome escalates the production of metabolic byproducts by certain gut bacteria.

19 Mar 2026

Mandated caps reduce insulin out-of-pocket costs among US Medicare beneficiaries

A new analysis led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health finds that out-of-pockets caps on insulin for Medicare Part D beneficiaries have reined in insulin prices.

19 Mar 2026

Study identifies protein biomarker and potential treatment for schizophrenia

Current schizophrenia medications treat symptoms such as hallucinations and delusions, but do little for cognitive symptoms like disorganized thinking or executive dysfunction.

19 Mar 2026

Urban living may reduce risk of first-time stroke

While urban life is often associated with stress and pollution, living in more intensely developed neighborhoods may actually protect against stroke, a new University of Michigan study suggests.

19 Mar 2026

Hydration programs found insufficient to reduce kidney stone recurrence

Kidney stones can cause some of the most intense pain people ever experience, affecting daily life and leading many to hospital emergency visits.

19 Mar 2026

How long should you take GLP-1 drugs? Study links longer use to lower heart risk

Continuous use of GLP-1 receptor agonists in adults with type 2 diabetes was associated with a lower risk of major cardiovascular events compared with sulfonylureas, with benefits increasing over time. Discontinuation or interruption was associated with a progressive loss of this protective effect, with risks approaching those of comparator therapy.

19 Mar 2026

Early morning workouts may improve cardiometabolic health

People who regularly exercised early in the morning were significantly less likely to have coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes or obesity compared with people who exercised later in the day, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session (ACC.26).

19 Mar 2026

Alcohol health risks depend on beverage type and consumption habits

While high alcohol intake has been associated with worse health outcomes regardless of the type of alcohol consumed, the potential impacts of low to moderate alcohol intake appear to vary by beverage type, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session (ACC.26).

19 Mar 2026

New tool helps thousands achieve better blood pressure control

A blood pressure program adopted across the University of California's six academic medical centers has effectively lowered hypertension and prevented serious disease or death for thousands of patients, according to a new study led by UC San Francisco.

18 Mar 2026

GLP-1 medications linked to reduced psychiatric hospital visits

GLP-1 medications used to treat diabetes and obesity were associated with a reduced need for hospital care and sickness absence due to psychiatric reasons, a new study shows.

18 Mar 2026

People with type 1 diabetes face higher risk of developing dementia

Having type 1 diabetes is associated with a higher risk of developing dementia, according to a study published March 18, 2026, in Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

18 Mar 2026

Stopping GLP-1 treatment linked to increase in risk of major cardiovascular events

Following a rapid increase in popularity of GLP-1 drugs for diabetes and weight loss, such as semaglutide and tirzepatide, approximately one in eight U.S. adults now take these medications, which also provide cardiovascular benefits.

18 Mar 2026

Early menopause linked to higher lifetime heart disease risk

Women who enter natural menopause before age 40 face about a 40% higher lifetime risk of developing coronary heart disease than women who experience menopause later, according to a large Northwestern Medicine study that is the first to calculate lifetime heart risk associated with premature menopause.

18 Mar 2026

Study finds GLP-1 medicines cut fat while preserving muscle function

Researchers found that GLP-1 medicines caused weight loss mainly through fat reduction, with only modest decreases in absolute muscle mass and no disproportionate loss of muscle function. In mice, physical performance improved, while in a small 12-week human pilot trial, strength was preserved despite reduced thigh muscle size.

18 Mar 2026

More US adolescents are obese but fewer are trying to lose weight

The rising obesity rates in American adolescents, coupled with declining weight-loss efforts, signal urgent needs for targeted public health interventions.

18 Mar 2026

Weight-loss drugs linked to preterm birth risk in women with pre-existing diabetes

Weight loss drugs have been linked to an increased risk of premature births among women who took them inadvertently just before or during early pregnancy to treat pre-existing diabetes.

17 Mar 2026

Zebrafish reveal how new kidney units connect and function

MDI Bio Lab scientists discover how the fish solves a basic challenge in regenerative biology-insights in their newest publication in the journal Development could one day guide human repair.

17 Mar 2026

Modified lipid nanoparticles boost mRNA vaccines while reducing side effects

The most common side effects of mRNA vaccines like the COVID-19 shot are well known: soreness, mild fever and general malaise.

17 Mar 2026

Dragon fruit peel extract enhances bread nutrition and reduces food waste

A research team led by Professor ZHOU Weibiao from the Department of Food Science and Technology at the NUS Faculty of Science has shown that compounds extracted from red dragon fruit peel can be incorporated into bread to increase antioxidant activity and slow starch digestion, offering a potential pathway to healthier staple foods and reduced food waste.

17 Mar 2026