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.

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Diabetes Screening

Diabetes in Men

Diabetic Coma Severe Hypoglycemia

Diabetic Coma Treatments

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Diabetes Diagnosis

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Diabetes Risk Factors

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Diabetes and Periodontitis

The Future of Diabetes Treatment

Are Low Carbohydrate Diets Good for Type 2 Diabetes?

Treatment and Prognosis for Diabetic Mastopathy

How Does Semaglutide Work to Lose Weight?

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

Diabetic Mastopathy Diagnosis

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

Understanding MODY 5: A Rare Genetic Form of Diabetes

Red Blood Cell Morphology Changes in Diabetes

Causes of Foot Pain

Diabetic Neuropathy Symptoms

Encapsulating Islet Cells for the Treatment of Diabetes

Diabetes and Pregnancy

Low Sugar Foods for Diabetes

Diabetic Retinopathy Diagnosis

Adiponectin and Diabetes

What Causes Diabetic Nephropathy (Kidney Disease)?

Alcohol and Diabetes

Bionic Advancements: The Next Generation of Insulin Delivery Devices

Nonketotic Hyperosmolar Coma

Diabetes Pathophysiology

Can I reverse my prediabetes naturally

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

Diabetes in Men versus Women

Diabetes and Sleep

Diabetes and Vision

Diabetes Types

What is a Diabetic Coma?

Diabetic Neuropathy Pathogenesis

What is HbA1C Testing?

Diabetes and Wound Healing

Diabetic Retinopathy Risk Factors

Diabetic Hypoglycemia Treatments

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

What is Diabetic Neuropathy?

Walking After Meals: Small Habit, Big Metabolic Gains

History of Diabetes

Artificial Pancreas Systems: The Future of Diabetes Management?

Hypoglycemic Unawareness

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

Diabetes Symptoms

How does Gestational Diabetes Affect the Baby?

Diabetic Hypoglycemia Etiology

Genetic Testing for Diabetes

Pins and Needles and Diabetes

What is Diabetic Ketoacidosis?

COVID-19 and Diabetes

Diabetic Emergencies: What to Do

Diabetic Nephropathy Treatment

What Causes Diabetes?

Diabetic Mastopathy: Complication of Diabetes Mellitus

What is Diabetes?

Diabetic Foot Problems

What is Diabetic Nephropathy?

Cause of Diabetic Coma

Diabetes Management

Diabetic Retinopathy Symptoms

Diabetic Neuropathy Diagnosis

The Impact of Glucagon on Diabetes Management

Diabetic Retinopathy Treatments

What is Diabetic Retinopathy?

What is Diabetic Hypoglycemia?

Diabetes Complications

What are Nightmares and Why Do They Occur?

How Baking Soda Affects People with Type 2 Diabetes

Effects of Hyperglycemia on the Vascular System

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

Risks to Infants of Diabetic Mothers

Advanced Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Diabetes and Mucormycosis

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

The Risks of Prediabetes

Latest Diabetes News and Research

High doses of caffeine from energy drinks cause cardiovascular harm

Previous studies have found that caffeine is the world's most popular stimulant and psychoactive substance, and coffee is the most common way people consume caffeine.

20 Jul 2026

GLP-1 weight-loss drugs may also reduce binge eating

Research indicates GLP-1RAs may effectively reduce binge eating severity, offering a complementary approach to existing psychological therapies for obesity.

20 Jul 2026

Filtered coffee links to slower biological aging while instant coffee shows the opposite

Filtered coffee consumption was associated with slower biological aging, while instant coffee was linked to faster aging in UK Biobank participants. The cross-sectional findings do not prove causation, but they suggest that brewing method may influence coffee’s relationship with aging biomarkers.

20 Jul 2026

Vitamin D falls short as an add-on treatment for endometriosis

An eight-week randomized trial of 66 women found that adjunctive vitamin D did not significantly or meaningfully improve endometriosis pain or quality of life compared with placebo during dienogest therapy. The results do not support routine short-term adjunctive supplementation, although the brief trial and absence of post-treatment vitamin D measurements leave longer-term effects uncertain.

19 Jul 2026

Frequent TV watching may harm long-term brain health

"Turn off that TV, it'll rot your brain!" has been a household refrain for decades. While "rot" might be too strong a term, researchers are finding that the overall sentiment could have some merit.

17 Jul 2026

Study reveals how adolescent brain remodeling reshapes memory retrieval

Scientists have long known that the human brain continues developing well beyond the teenage years, with important changes involving decision-making and emotional regulation extending into the mid-to-late 20s.

17 Jul 2026

Popular diabetes drugs do not alter the risk of developing a blinding eye condition

An estimated 27% of U.S. adults with diabetes are using glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) - a type of medication that mimics the GLP-1 hormone - to lower blood sugar and support weight loss. Some research has suggested that their use can reduce the risk of developing other diseases.

17 Jul 2026

Diet helps people lose weight regardless of genetic obesity risk

A study reveals dietary coaching aids weight loss equally in individuals with high and low genetic obesity risk, challenging genetic determinism in weight loss.

17 Jul 2026

Maternal diets high in UPFs may influence children’s health years later

A narrative review of 84 publications links higher ultra-processed food intake during pregnancy and early childhood with poorer diet quality, maternal complications, childhood obesity, and potential immune, metabolic, and neurodevelopmental effects. The authors identify possible microbiome and biopsychosocial pathways but emphasize that the predominantly observational evidence cannot establish causality.

17 Jul 2026

Study links expanding GLP-1 use with rising overall costs

As use of GLP-1s surged across the U.S., average total payments per user also climbed sharply, according to a new Northwestern University study that analyzed national trends in GLP-1 use and spending between 2017 and 2022.

16 Jul 2026

Early PFAS exposure linked to childhood intestinal inflammation

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have found that exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as "forever chemicals," during pregnancy and early life is associated with increased intestinal inflammation during childhood.

16 Jul 2026

AI-based nursing interventions can improve care of people living with chronic illnesses

Artificial intelligence (AI) is helping nurses better predict health problems before they become emergencies, according to a new review of existing research published in JMIR Nursing.

16 Jul 2026

Scientists show how sweeteners slow the growth of certain gut bacteria

Cambridge researchers have shown how commonly-used sweeteners slow the growth of certain gut bacteria.

16 Jul 2026

WHO updates guidelines to reduce risk of dementia worldwide

The World Health Organization (WHO) today released updated guidelines on reducing the risk of cognitive decline and dementia, providing countries with evidence-based recommendations to help prevent or delay the onset of dementia across the life course.

16 Jul 2026

Blood ketone threshold may help predict weight loss success

Achieving and sustaining a blood ketone level of 0.5 mmol/L is crucial for weight loss in ketogenic diets, offering a new approach to dietary monitoring.

16 Jul 2026

New body mass index could overcome limitations of BMI

The Consistent Body Mass Index (CBMI) offers a promising alternative to traditional BMI, aligning with waist-to-height ratio for better body size assessment.

16 Jul 2026

Fractyl Health reports positive randomized data from REMAIN-1 Midpoint Cohort demonstrating durable weight maintenance one year after GLP-1 discontinuation

Fractyl Health, Inc. (Fractyl), a clinical-stage metabolic therapeutics company focused on pioneering novel approaches to treat obesity and type 2 diabetes (T2D), today announced positive one-year results from its REMAIN-1 Midpoint Cohort (“Midpoint Cohort”).

16 Jul 2026

Epidurals during labor show no significant risks to newborns

Having an epidural during labor is not associated with clinically significant increased risks of harm to newborn babies, including brain injury, severe breathing problems, sepsis and death, or cerebral palsy later in childhood.

15 Jul 2026

Experts recommend renaming PCOS to better reflect whole-body impacts

A condition affecting approximately 170 million adolescents and women worldwide has a new name – one that better reflects its complexity and far-reaching health impacts.

15 Jul 2026

Lactoferrin yogurt helps preserve iron stores in women with gestational diabetes

In a double-blind pilot trial, lactoferrin-enriched yogurt added to routine iron supplementation helped prevent ferritin decline in pregnant women with gestational diabetes and reduced iron stores. The intervention was well tolerated and produced modest changes in selected gut bacteria, but did not significantly improve anemia or metabolic outcomes.

15 Jul 2026