Tag: diabetes

Treatment may help people with type 1 diabetes make insulin again

Researchers are testing a new therapy designed to help people with type 1 diabetes produce insulin on their own again.

Living at high altitudes may reduce risk of type 2 diabetes, researchers find

People living at high altitudes appear to develop type 2 diabetes less frequently. New research now points to a possible biological explanation.

High red meat intake associated with 49 percent increase in diabetes risk

A major US study suggests that frequent red meat consumption may be linked to significantly higher odds of developing diabetes.

New weight-loss pill surpasses Novo in effectiveness, but more patients discontinue treatment

A new study compares two pills for type 2 diabetes and weight loss. The results show both advantages and disadvantages of the new treatment.

Severe side effects linked to metformin taken by millions worldwide

Health experts outline the rare but serious reactions associated with one of the world’s most prescribed diabetes medications.

New oxygen gel shows potential in treating chronic diabetic wounds

A newly developed battery-powered gel could mark a major breakthrough in preventing amputations caused by chronic diabetic wounds.