Managing type 2 diabetes requires more than just taking a pill. It is a daily commitment to keeping blood sugar levels in check, reducing long-term risks, and maintaining overall well-being. In recent ...

The study, published in Cell Metabolism, found that exposure to natural light — even indoors next to a window — changes how the body processes glucose and uses energy.

If you’re on insulin to treat type 1 or type 2 diabetes, it’s critical to know exactly how to use it. “Insulin can be a very dangerous drug if used improperly,” says Stanley Mathew, MD, an ...

A study has provided new insights into the role of the brain as a crucial control center and the origin of obesity and type 2 diabetes. The hormone insulin plays a key role in the development of ...

Blood sugar is your body’s main source of energy, but chronically elevated levels are the cause of diabetes, which can cause serious health problems. Knowing how to lower your blood sugar is not only ...

Scientists found that certain molecules made by gut bacteria travel to the liver and help control how the body uses energy.

“Type 5 diabetes is a newly recognized form of diabetes that emerges primarily from chronic undernutrition, especially during ...

Chances are you or someone you know is affected by diabetes. About 38.4 million Americans, or 11.6% of the population, have diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association. The percentage of ...

How Does Tzield Work in Type 1 Diabetes? Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease in which your immune system mistakenly attacks and damages the beta cells in your pancreas. The beta cells produce ...

Metformin is a generic prescription drug that works to treat type 2 diabetes by helping lower your blood sugar levels. Your response to this drug may vary based on your medical history and diagnosis.