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 Neuropathy Symptoms

Walking After Meals: Small Habit, Big Metabolic Gains

Diabetes and Mucormycosis

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

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

Diabetic Mastopathy: Complication of Diabetes Mellitus

Understanding MODY 5: A Rare Genetic Form of Diabetes

What Causes Diabetes?

Diabetic Hypoglycemia Etiology

Diabetic Retinopathy Diagnosis

Diabetic Retinopathy Risk Factors

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Diabetes in Men versus Women

Epigenetic Mechanisms in Type 2 Diabetes

Diabetes and Pregnancy

Encapsulating Islet Cells for the Treatment of Diabetes

What is HbA1c?

What is Diabetes?

History of Diabetes

Bionic Advancements: The Next Generation of Insulin Delivery Devices

Adiponectin and Diabetes

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

Vitamin D and Type 2 Diabetes

Diabetes and Skin Problems

The Risks of Prediabetes

Diabetes and Vision

Diabetic Retinopathy Symptoms

COVID-19 and Diabetes

Diabetic Coma Severe Hypoglycemia

Diabetic Nephropathy Treatment

Diabetes Complications

What is a Diabetic Coma?

Treatment and Prognosis for Diabetic Mastopathy

Low Sugar Foods for Diabetes

What is Diabetic Retinopathy?

Diabetic Nephropathy Symptoms

Are Low Carbohydrate Diets Good for Type 2 Diabetes?

Diabetic Coma Treatments

Diabetes and Wound Healing

Animals That Can Detect Hypoglycemia

Diabetic Foot Problems

What is HbA1C Testing?

Diabetes and Periodontitis

Diabetic Neuropathy Treatments

Alcohol and Diabetes

Nonketotic Hyperosmolar Coma

How does Gestational Diabetes Affect the Baby?

Genetic Testing for Diabetes

What is Diabetic Nephropathy?

Diabetes Pathophysiology

What are Nightmares and Why Do They Occur?

Diabetes in Men

Red Blood Cell Morphology Changes in Diabetes

Diabetes Screening

What is Diabetic Ketoacidosis?

Diabetes Types

What is Diabetic Neuropathy?

How Does Semaglutide Work to Lose Weight?

Does the Keto Diet Increase the Risk of Diabetes?

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

Effects of Hyperglycemia on the Vascular System

The Impact of Glucagon on Diabetes Management

Can I reverse my prediabetes naturally

Research into a Cure for Diabetes

Advanced Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Diabetic Neuropathy Pathogenesis

Risks to Infants of Diabetic Mothers

What Causes Diabetic Nephropathy (Kidney Disease)?

Hypoglycemic Unawareness

Diabetic Hypoglycemia Treatments

Diabetes Management

Supplements for Diabetes

Diabetic Ketoacidosis Causes

Diabetes Symptoms

Causes of Foot Pain

Diabetes and Sleep

Diabetes Diagnosis

Diabetic Mastopathy Diagnosis

Artificial Pancreas Systems: The Future of Diabetes Management?

The Future of Diabetes Treatment

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

Cause of Diabetic Coma

Diabetic Retinopathy Treatments

Pins and Needles and Diabetes

Diabetic Neuropathy Diagnosis

How Baking Soda Affects People with Type 2 Diabetes

What is Diabetic Hypoglycemia?

Diabetic Emergencies: What to Do

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

Diabetes Risk Factors

Latest Diabetes News and Research

Occasional heavy drinking poses major risk to liver health

People may assume that if they drink lightly during the week or month, heavy drinking on the occasional Friday or Saturday may not cause their liver harm.

2 Apr 2026

New obesity definition may delay treatment and complicate diagnosis

Redefining obesity based not only on body mass index (BMI) but on whether excess body fat is causing measurable health problems may complicate diagnosis and delay treatment, according to an Endocrine Society guideline communication published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

2 Apr 2026

New AI system adapts medical information to individual patient needs

Graz University of Technology, the University of Graz and the Medical University of Graz have jointly developed an interactive system that automatically adapts evidence-based medical information to patients' prior knowledge and needs.

2 Apr 2026

American Heart Association's 9 diet rules to lower heart disease risk

The AHA's dietary guidance emphasizes food choices over fad diets to reduce heart disease risk and improve cardiovascular health across all life stages.

2 Apr 2026

Lack of dental care linked to higher heart and dementia risk

Being unable to afford dental care may increase a person's risk of developing cardiovascular disease or dementia, according to a new study led by researchers at Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH).

1 Apr 2026

Mono infection associated with threefold higher multiple sclerosis risk

Having the disease infectious mononucleosis, often called mono, caused by the Epstein-Barr virus is associated with an increased risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a study published on April 1, 2026, in Neurology® Open Access, an official journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

1 Apr 2026

NIH funds major study on brain aging in Hispanic-Latino communities

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded UC Davis Health a $15.85 million grant to support the next phase of one of the nation's most extensive studies on brain aging in Hispanic-Latino communities.

1 Apr 2026

Antibiotic use before and during pregnancy linked to psychological distress

Perinatal depression, which occurs during pregnancy or in the period after childbirth, is one of the most common mental health conditions experienced by women.

1 Apr 2026

Fiber supplement stabilizes blood sugar in gestational diabetes

Dietary fiber supplementation shows potential in managing blood sugar levels and preventing preterm births in pregnancies at risk for gestational diabetes.

1 Apr 2026

Imaging study measures pancreatic fat in children and teens

Higher fat content in the pancreas of children and adolescents with obesity is associated with an increased level of heart and metabolic risk factors, including higher than average body mass index (BMI), elevated diastolic blood pressure, higher levels of abdominal and liver fat, and insulin resistance, according to new research presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Istanbul, Turkey (12-15 May).

1 Apr 2026

Polygenic embryo testing raises ethical concerns beyond disease prevention

For more than four decades, in vitro fertilization (IVF) has helped families have children. Scientists estimate that more than 10 million people worldwide have been born through IVF and related assisted reproductive technologies, according to the International Committee for Monitoring Assisted Reproductive Technologies.

31 Mar 2026

What happens when more of your exercise is vigorous instead of moderate?

In a large UK Biobank analysis, a higher proportion of vigorous physical activity relative to total activity volume was associated with lower risks of eight major chronic diseases and all-cause mortality, even after accounting for overall activity volume. Device-based data suggested that activity intensity generally offered greater preventive potential than total volume alone across most outcomes.

31 Mar 2026

Living in food deserts linked to complications after breast reconstruction surgery

For patients undergoing breast reconstruction, residing in a food desert may be associated with an increased risk of certain complications after surgery, reports a study in the April issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

31 Mar 2026

Treating autonomic dysfunction can relieve symptoms of treatment-resistant depression

Consider a house with the water main half shut. The faucets sputter. The toilet runs all night. The garden wilts. You could call a plumber for the faucet, a landscaper for the garden, a different plumber for the toilet, and every one of them would fix something while fixing nothing.

31 Mar 2026

Restoring tissue stiffness may reduce inflammation in gum disease

Periodontitis is a serious chronic inflammatory form of gum disease that affects millions worldwide. It can lead to tooth loss and the destruction of supporting bone.

31 Mar 2026

How swapping unhealthy foods can significantly reduce your heart risk

More than half of adults and about 60% of children in the U.S. have unhealthy diets, which can contribute to higher rates of health factors such as high blood pressure and obesity, and lead directly to poor health outcomes including deaths from cardiovascular disease and other chronic conditions, according to the American Heart Association.

31 Mar 2026

Lifestyle care in primary clinics allows for safe diabetes deprescribing

A new research study provides real-world evidence that deprescribing glucose‑lowering medications is both feasible and safe when patients with type 2 diabetes receive lifestyle‑informed care in primary care settings.

31 Mar 2026

ACLM launches project remission for Type 2 diabetes

The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) announces the launch of Project Remission: A Lifestyle Medicine Approach to Type 2 Diabetes, a national digital film series developed in partnership with Content With Purpose (CWP).

31 Mar 2026

How gut imbalance may drive obesity, diabetes, and heart disease

A new review argues that gut dysbiosis is closely linked to metabolic dysfunction through intertwined effects on inflammation, oxidative stress, gut barrier integrity, microbial metabolites, and epigenetic regulation. It also highlights microbiome-targeted strategies such as high-fiber diets, probiotics, prebiotics, postbiotics, exercise, and fecal microbiota transplantation as promising ways to support metabolic health.

30 Mar 2026

Modern lifestyle amplifies genetic risk for type 2 diabetes

Some people have a greater genetic risk than others of developing type 2 diabetes. Now, more of these at-risk people are actually developing diabetes than previously.

30 Mar 2026