Type 2 Diabetes News and Research

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New combination drug therapy offers hope for treating chronic wound infections

University of Oregon researchers have tested a new combination drug therapy that could dismantle the difficult-to-treat bacteria inhabiting chronic wound infections.

29 Sep 2025

Simple blood analysis can predict the risk of developing severe liver disease

A new study from Karolinska Institutet, published in the scientific journal The BMJ, shows how a simple blood analysis can predict the risk of developing severe liver disease.

29 Sep 2025

Can a mango a day keep diabetes away?

The study reveals that daily mango consumption may enhance insulin sensitivity and reduce body fat in prediabetic adults, emphasizing whole fruits' advantages.

29 Sep 2025

Sleep apnea patients in high-pollution areas suffer higher disease severity, study shows

People who have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may suffer worse symptoms if they live in areas with higher levels of air pollution, according to a multi-national study presented at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) Congress in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

29 Sep 2025

Essential oil compounds from Plectranthus neochilus show strong antidiabetic potential

A groundbreaking study published in the journal Current Pharmaceutical Analysis has uncovered the potential of essential oil compounds from the Plectranthus neochilus plant to serve as effective antidiabetic agents.

26 Sep 2025

Daily walnut snacks fail to lower inflammation in adults

Research on daily walnut intake showed no significant effects on inflammatory markers or antioxidant capacity in middle-aged individuals with metabolic risks.

26 Sep 2025

Cruciferous vegetables beat root vegetables in stabilizing blood sugar

The VEgetableS for vaScular hEaLth study reveals cruciferous vegetables improve glycemic control, emphasizing their importance in dietary strategies for health.

25 Sep 2025

New study suggests a connection between soft drinks and depression via the microbiome

A new study involving the German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD) provides strong evidence that sugary drinks affect not only metabolic but also mental health – especially in women. This effect is probably mediated by the sensitive microbiome of the intestine.

25 Sep 2025

Menopause found to shape initial symptoms and comorbidities in multiple sclerosis

New research presented today at the 41st Congress of the European Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ECTRIMS 2025) reveals that menopause may significantly influence how multiple sclerosis (MS) first presents in women, as well as the types of associated health conditions they experience.

24 Sep 2025

Blood and brain biomarkers transform how doctors confirm Alzheimer’s disease

A new Lancet review proposes a three-wave diagnostic pathway that combines clinical expertise with blood, CSF, and PET biomarkers. This approach aims to deliver earlier, more accurate, and more equitable Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis worldwide.

24 Sep 2025

"Light-touch" diabetes intervention can be successfully integrated into clinical workflows

This study tested whether a referral order inside the Epic electronic health record (EHR) could help primary care clinicians refer patients to community-based diabetes prevention programs (DPPs), an important public health strategy to reduce incident type 2 diabetes, and whether patients enrolled after referral.

23 Sep 2025

Georgia State scientist receives $25,000 grant to develop mechanisms for treating obesity

Chong Hyun Shin, a research associate professor in the Institute for Biomedical Sciences at Georgia State University, has received a $25,000 grant to develop mechanisms for treating obesity and obesity-related metabolic dysfunctions.

23 Sep 2025

Orforglipron pill improves heart and metabolic risk factors in trial

Patients taking an experimental oral GLP-1 drug lost significant weight and improved their heart and metabolic risk factors in a large, international, phase 3 clinical trial led by investigators at Weill Cornell Medicine, McMaster University, York University and other institutions.

22 Sep 2025

Scientists use blood chemistry to predict disease years before it strikes

Researchers built the largest plasma metabolome-phenome atlas using 274,241 UK Biobank participants, linking over 73,000 metabolite-trait and 52,000 metabolite-disease associations. The study shows metabolic risk scores can predict diseases years before diagnosis, with strong accuracy for diabetes and kidney complications.

22 Sep 2025

How much apple cider vinegar reduces weight? Meta-analysis points to 30 mL daily

A new meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials shows apple cider vinegar can modestly but significantly reduce body weight, BMI, and waist circumference in adults, particularly those with obesity or type 2 diabetes.

22 Sep 2025

Psychological distress after a heart attack emerges as a critical risk factor for heart health

Many people experience one or more types of psychological distress, including depression, anxiety, psychosocial stress or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), after a heart attack, which can affect their physical recovery and long-term heart health, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement, published today in the American Heart Association's flagship, peer-reviewed journal Circulation.

22 Sep 2025

New quintuple agonist shows promise for treating obesity and type 2 diabetes

Much excitement has built in recent years on the new class of incretin drugs that include glucagon-like-peptide-1 inhibitor (single agonists such as semaglutide) and also dual glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and GLP-1 receptor agonists (dual agonists such tirzepatide).

21 Sep 2025

Type 2 Diabetes News and Research

Latest Type 2 Diabetes News and Research

New combination drug therapy offers hope for treating chronic wound infections

Simple blood analysis can predict the risk of developing severe liver disease

Can a mango a day keep diabetes away?

Sleep apnea patients in high-pollution areas suffer higher disease severity, study shows

Essential oil compounds from Plectranthus neochilus show strong antidiabetic potential

Daily walnut snacks fail to lower inflammation in adults

Cruciferous vegetables beat root vegetables in stabilizing blood sugar

New study suggests a connection between soft drinks and depression via the microbiome

Menopause found to shape initial symptoms and comorbidities in multiple sclerosis

Blood and brain biomarkers transform how doctors confirm Alzheimer’s disease

"Light-touch" diabetes intervention can be successfully integrated into clinical workflows

Georgia State scientist receives $25,000 grant to develop mechanisms for treating obesity

Orforglipron pill improves heart and metabolic risk factors in trial

Scientists use blood chemistry to predict disease years before it strikes

How much apple cider vinegar reduces weight? Meta-analysis points to 30 mL daily

Psychological distress after a heart attack emerges as a critical risk factor for heart health

New quintuple agonist shows promise for treating obesity and type 2 diabetes

Study points to a surprising new ally in the fight against type 2 diabetes

Replacing red meat with legumes improves heart health and supports weight management

Can eating style affect how well GLP-1 drugs control diabetes and weight?

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Type 2 Diabetes News and Research

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