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Nearly 1 in 6 Adults in the U.S. Now Has Diabetes Nearly 1 in 6 Adults in the U.S. Now Has Diabetes

A new report from the CDC finds 15.8% of adults in the U.S. has Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes – and rates in men are higher than in women.
Frequent Hot Flashes Linked to Increased Risk of Type 2 Diabetes Frequent Hot Flashes Linked to Increased Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

A new study finds women who experience frequent hot flashes and night sweats during the menopause transition have significantly higher odds of developing type 2 diabetes.
Popular Diabetes and Weight-loss Drug May Lower Alzheimer’s Risk Popular Diabetes and Weight-loss Drug May Lower Alzheimer’s Risk

A new study finds type 2 diabetes patients taking semaglutide have much lower odds of developing Alzheimer’s disease, regardless of weight, gender or age.
People With Type 2 Diabetes Who Follow a Low-Carb Diet May Be Able to Discontinue Medication, New Study Finds People With Type 2 Diabetes Who Follow a Low-Carb Diet May Be Able to Discontinue Medication, New Study Finds

Eating low-carb may help patients with mild type 2 diabetes recover function in their beta cells, which produce and release insulin, researchers say.
Meat-Heavy Diet Linked to Increased Risk of Type 2 Diabetes Meat-Heavy Diet Linked to Increased Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

A new global study finds daily consumption of processed meat or unprocessed red meat significantly raises the odds of developing type 2 diabetes.
Who’s Using GLP-1 Medications? Study Finds Major Shift in Patient Population Who’s Using GLP-1 Medications? Study Finds Major Shift in Patient Population

A new study finds GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy are now being prescribed more often for obesity than type 2 diabetes.
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Diabetes & Kidney Trouble Can Bring Heart Disease Decades Earlier

People with both type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease face a heart health double-whammy, a new study says.

Men with both diabetes and kidney disease will develop heart health problems 28 years earlier than those without either condition, researchers reported today at an A...

More Hot Flashes Could Mean Higher Odds for Type 2 Diabetes

Menopausal women with frequent hot flashes and night sweats are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes, a new study warns.

Middle-aged women who regularly suffer those well-known symptoms of menopause are 50% more likely to wind up with type 2 diabetes, researchers ...

Cutting Back on Carbs Could Help Folks With Type 2 Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is caused in part by the failure of pancreatic beta cells to respond as they should to blood sugar.

Now, new research suggests that switching to a low-carbohydrate diet might correct that beta cell dysfunction, boosting patients' health.

"People with type 2 diabetes on a low-carbohydrate diet can recover their beta cells, an outcome that cannot be achieved with medic...

Dad's Use of Diabetes Med Metformin Won't Raise Birth Defect Risk

A new, reassuring study finds that men can take the diabetes drug metformin without worrying that their offspring will suffer from birth defects.

Recent research raised concerns that metformin could promote birth defects in children by damaging the quality of a man&rs...

Ozempic Plus Intestinal 'Zap' Therapy May Eliminate Need for Insulin in Type 2 Diabetics

Results from a very small study suggest that a combination of the diabetes drug Ozempic and an innovative new intestinal procedure could help erase the need for insulin in folks with type 2 diabetes.

The new trial hasn't yet been published in a peer-reviewed journal and it included only 14 patients.

However, Dutch researchers report that after six months of the combo therapy, 12 o...

Weekly Insulin Injections As Effective for Diabetes as Daily Shots, Studies Show

Weekly insulin shots can help control both type 1 and type 2 diabetes as well as daily injections do, a pair of clinical trials have found.

A new class of insulin called efsitora alfa has been designed to require injections only once a week, researchers said.

Two phase 3 trials presented Tuesday at the ...

Chronic Steroid Use Could Raise Diabetes Risk

Taking steroids more than doubles a person’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes, a new study warns.

Patients taking steroid pills, injections or infusions are 2.6 times more likely to develop diabetes than those not on steroids, researchers reported Sunday in a p...

Asthma Risk Doubles in People With Diabetes

People with type 2 diabetes are nearly twice as likely to develop asthma, a new review has concluded.

Type 2 diabetics are 83% more likely to develop asthma, compared to those without diabetes, researchers found.

The relationship also works the other way around -...

'Night Owls' More Prone to Type 2 Diabetes

Folks who like to stay up late are nearly 50% more likely to develop type 2 diabetes than those who go to bed earlier, a new study finds.

However, it’s not just because they have an unhealthy lifestyle, according to

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    • Everything You Need to Know About Insulin

    Insulin can be a critical part of managing diabetes, but patients may not know all of the ins and outs of using the medication effectively.

    Luckily, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) has plenty of information and tips on using insulin.

    First, there are different types of insulin, depending on how fast they work, when they peak and how long they last. Insulin is also ...

    Diabetes Can Age Your Brain, But Lifestyle Change Can Reverse That

    Diabetes can age the brain by up to four years, a new study based on MRI scans shows.

    There was one silver lining: Healthy lifestyle changes could help prevent that neurological aging, the Swedish researchers said.

    “Having an older-appearing brain for one’s chronological age can indicate deviation from the normal aging process and may constitute an early warning sign for...

    Number of Americans With Type 2 Diabetes Jumped by 20% in a Decade

    Type 2 diabetes increased by nearly 20% in the United States between 2012 and 2022,  with age, race, income level, obesity and lack of exercise all playing a role in the metabolic disease’s spread, a new study reports.

    “Diabetes is increasing day ...

    Red Meat Linked to Higher Odds for Type 2 Diabetes

    Eating red meat and processed meat can increase a person’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes, a new review finds.

    Regularly eating 50 grams of processed meat a day -- the equivalent of two slices of ham -- increased by 15% a person’s risk of developing typ...

    Free Meals at School May Boost Attendance, Lower Obesity Rates

    A review of U.S. data from 2012 through 2024 finds that when kids get free school meals, there's a potential for a slight increase in attendance and a lowering of child obesity rates.

    Even kids from higher-income households benefited, as many took advantage of wholesome lunches provided by schools, the researchers said.

    That means they could eat healthier fare "instead of bringing f...

    Why Red Meat May Be Especially Linked to Diabetes Risk

    Red meat contains a type of iron that could increase a person's risk of type 2 diabetes, a new study warns.

    People who ate the most foods high in heme iron -- red meat and other animal products, mainly -- had a 26% higher risk of type 2 diabetes than those who ate the ...

    Diabetes Run in Your Family? Diet, Exercise Can Still Prevent It

    Folks can overcome their genetic risk for type 2 diabetes through healthy diet and regular exercise, a new study says.

    A healthy lifestyle reduced the risk of type 2 diabetes by 70% among a group of people with a high genetic likelihood of developing the metabolic diso...

    Another Study Ties Poor Sleep to Type 2 Diabetes

    Consistently bad sleep is linked to a person’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes, a new study shows.

    Both too little and too much sleep is tied to diabetes risk, and swinging wildly between the two patterns of poor sleep reflects the most risk, researchers repo...

    Irregular Sleep Could Raise Your Odds for Diabetes

    WEDNESDAY, July 17, 2024 (HeathDay News) -- Sleeping long hours one night but only a few hours the next can be unhealthy, with a new study finding "irregular" sleep patterns could be a risk factor for type 2 diabetes.

    The results "underscore the importance of consistent sleep patterns as a strategy ...

    Some Diabetes Drugs May Lower Dementia Risk

    Some diabetes drugs appear to lower the risk that people with type 2 diabetes will develop dementia or Alzheimer's disease, a new evidence review says.

    The risk of dementia and Alzheimer's is significantly lower in pa...

    Bright Light at Night Could Raise Odds for Diabetes

    Want to reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes? Avoid bright light at night, a recent study suggests.

    More exposure to light at night, between 12:30 a.m. and 6 a.m., is linked to a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, researchers found.

    That's likely because l...

    Exposure to Plastics Chemical BPA May Raise Diabetes Risk

    A common plastics chemical might increase a person's risk of diabetes, a new study warns.

    People fed small doses of Bisphonol A (BPA) developed significantly worse insulin sensitivity within a four-day period, researchers found.

    "We were surprised to see that reducing BPA exposure, such as using stainle...

    Feel Sick? Waiting at Least 2 Days Before COVID Test Is Best

    The COVID virus, or rather people's immune response to it, has changed and it might be prudent to wait a couple days after symptoms start before taking a COVID test, researchers report.

    "For COVID, we found that if you only have one test, it's best to wait two days after symptoms arise to use it, because the virus is unlikely to be detectable until then,"said study first author

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    • Cortisol Might Play Role in Tough-to-Treat Diabetes

    The stress hormone cortisol appears to play a role in tough-to-treat type 2 diabetes, a new study finds.

    About 1 in 4 people (24%) with tough-to-treat type 2 diabetes have elevated cortisol levels, researchers found.

    "These results are significant as they highlig...

    New Insights Into How Microbiome Helps Cause Type 2 Diabetes

    A person's gut microbiome appears to increase their risk of developing type 2 diabetes, researchers claim.

    Specific strains of gut microbes are more commonly found in people with type 2 diabetes, and these strains seem to heighten the risk of developing the metabolic d...

    Just 2 Servings of Red Meat Per Week Raises Your Diabetes Risk

    Think twice about ordering that double cheeseburger, salami on rye or juicy T-bone.

    Just two servings of red meat a week -- processed or unprocessed -- can increase your risk of type 2 diabetes by 62%, according to a new study.

    "A modest but statistically signifi...

    Diabetes Diagnosis by Age 30 Could Shave 14 Years Off Your Life

    Rates of diabetes in younger adults are rising globally -- and it could be shortening life spans.

    A diagnosis of type 2 diabetes at age 30 can cut life expectancy by up to 14 years, according to findings from a new study. Even a diagnosis at age 50 ca...

    Tea Drinkers May Gain Better Blood Sugar Control

    Drinking dark tea daily may help balance blood sugar levels and stave off type 2 diabetes, the form of the disease most closely tied to obesity.

    This is the main message from a new study that looked at tea-drinking habits and diabetes risk among people in China.

    Folks who drank dark tea every day had a 53% lower risk of developing prediabetes and a 47% reduced risk for type 2 diabet...

    FDA Adds Warning to Ozempic Label About Risk for Blocked Intestines

    Ozempic, a type 2 diabetes drug that has increasingly been used to help with weight loss, will now be labeled as having the potential to block intestines.

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently made the label update for the drug made by ...

    Timed Fasting Best Way for Those With Diabetes to Lose Weight

    Restricting eating to certain times -- a regimen known as intermittent fasting -- may be the best way to help people with type 2 diabetes lose weight.

    Researchers found that people with type 2 diabetes who ate only between noon and 8 p.m. lost more daily weight than those who counted calories.

    Both strategies resulted in similar improvements to participants' blood sugar levels.

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    Weekly Insulin Shot Could Be a Game Changer for Those With Type 2 Diabetes

    People with type 2 diabetes could soon have access to convenient once-a-week insulin shots that could replace the daily injections now required.

    A once-weekly insulin formulation called icodec performed just as well as daily doses of the insulin degludec, phase 3 clinical trial results show.

    Icodec now awaits approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration based on these results, ...

    Could 'Produce Prescriptions' Save $40 Billion in Medical Bills Among Those With Diabetes? Study Says Yes

    A bunch of healthy fruits and vegetables could be just what the doctor ordered.

    Nonprofit groups and public health agencies have experimented with the idea of a produce prescription over the years. Now, a new study simulates what would happen if patients with diabetes and diet-related conditions were given free or discounted produce and nutrition education nationwide.

    The researcher...

    A Little Drinking Won't Help Prevent Obesity, Diabetes

    Having a couple of drinks a day won't protect you from obesity or diabetes, a new study suggests.

    Everybody knows that heavy drinking isn't good for your health, but whether moderate alcohol consumption is protective or harmful is still open for debate, researchers say.

    "Some research has indicated that moderate drinkers may be less likely to develop obesity or diabetes compared to ...

    Weight-Loss Surgery Can Keep Diabetes at Bay for Years: Study

    Gastric bypass surgery is a potential long-term cure for type 2 diabetes, especially if the procedure is performed before the disease progresses, a new study argues.

    Among a large group of obese people with type 2 diabetes, about half achieved remission for an average seven years after undergoing gastric bypass surgery -- the longest follow-up ever for such a group, researchers said.

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    New Drugs Line Up to Challenge Ozempic, Wegovy for Weight Loss

    After drugmaker Novo Nordisk tweaked its diabetes drug Ozempic into Wegovy -- a formulation expressly designed to help users shed pounds -- sales of both drugs skyrocketed.

    Other pharmaceutical giants took notice, and over the past weekend the results of multiple clinical trials from would-be competitors were unveiled at this year's annual meeting of the American Diabetes Association (ADA...

    1.3 Billion People Worldwide Could Have Diabetes by 2050

    Diabetes is skyrocketing, with more than 500 million people of all ages living with the disease today and the number of cases worldwide projected to hit 1.3 billion in the next 30 years.

    "The rapid rate at which diabetes is growing is not only alarming but also challenging for every health system in the world, especially given how the disease also increases the risk for ischemic heart dis...

    FDA Approves New Drugs to Treat Type 2 Diabetes in Kids

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved two drugs that have been used in adults with type 2 diabetes for years for use in children aged 10 and up.

    The approvals of Jardiance (empagliflozin) and Synjardy (empagliflozin and metformin hydrochloride) provide a new class of medications for pediatric type 2 diabetes. They join metformin, which has been approved for children wi...

    Fasting Later in Day Might Be Key to Controlling Blood Sugar: Study

    Intermittent fasting is all the rage due to the lengthy list of health benefits associated with this style of eating.

    Now, a new, small study suggests that one type of intermittent fasting -- early time-restricted eating -- may be key for preventing type 2 diabetes in people who are at high risk for the blood sugar disease.

    The study included 10 people with prediabetes and obe...

    There's a Best Time of Day to Exercise for Folks With Type 2 Diabetes

    If you're one of the millions of folks living with type 2 diabetes, you know that regular exercise can help you keep your blood sugar in check.

    Now, new research suggests that working out in the afternoon may help maximize these benefits.

    The new study wasn't designed to say how, or even if, exercising in the afternoon is better for blood sugar control, but researchers have som...

    U.S. COVID Hospitalizations Reach Record Low

    COVID-19 hospitalizations in the United States fell below 9,000 in the past week, the first time that milestone has been reached since tracking began in the summer of 2020.

    The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that hospitalizations were at 8,256...

    One-Time Endoscopic Treatment Might Replace Insulin for People With Type 2 Diabetes

    Could a one-hour procedure that involves zapping a part of the intestines mean no more insulin for millions of folks with type 2 diabetes?

    Maybe, according to a small study scheduled for presentation next week at the Digestive Disease Week meeting in Chicago.

    The new minimally invasive procedure used controlled electrical pulses to change the lining of the first part of the small i...

    Have Type 2 Diabetes? Switching Daily Beverages Could Add Years to Your Life

    Put down that sugary soda. It could be deadly, particularly if you have type 2 diabetes.

    A nearly two-decade-long study linked high intake of sugar-sweetened beverages -- soda, lemonade and fruit punch -- with premature death in people with type 2 diabetes. The link was found for both h...

    Too Many 'Bad' Carbs, Too Much Meat: Diet Choices Are Driving Rise in Type 2 Diabetes

    Most cases of type 2 diabetes can be linked to making poor food choices, a new study finds.

    Researchers from Tufts University in Boston linked poor diet to 14 million cases of type 2 diabetes -- about 70% of new diagnoses globally -- in 2018.

    The biggest impact came from insufficient intake of whole grains, too much refined rice and wheat, and overconsumption of processed meat.

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    Fasting Diet Could Help Keep Type 2 Diabetes at Bay

    Intermittent fasting is all the rage due to its laundry list of potential health benefits -- from weight loss to longevity.

    Now, new research suggests that it may beat low-calorie diets when it comes to preventing type 2 diabetes in high-risk people.

    Folks who only ate between 8 a.m. and noon for three days a week and ate normally for the other four days showed greater improvements ...

    Have Type 2 Diabetes? Switch to Plant-Based, Lower-Carb Diet to Boost Life Span

    Cutting some carbohydrates may help people with type 2 diabetes live longer -- as long as they are swapping sugar for vegetables instead of steak, new research suggests.

    The study, of more than 10,000 U.S. adults with type 2 diabetes, found that those who ate relatively fewer carbohydrates were less likely to die over the next 30 years, versus those with a bigger taste for carbs.

    Bu...

    Diabetes Rates Keep Rising Among Young Americans

    Troubling new research finds that rates of type 1 and type 2 diabetes are continuing to increase in children and young adults.

    Asian or Pacific Islander, Black and Hispanic children had higher rates, the study found.

    "Our research suggests a gro...

    Too Few Americans With Diabetes Are Getting Recommended Meds

    Most Americans with type 2 diabetes are candidates for newer, pricey medications, but few are getting them, a new government study shows.

    Researchers found that of U.S. adults with the blood sugar disease, over 80% could stand to benefit from the medications, based on recommendations from the American Diabetes Association (ADA). But only 10% of those people were actually taking the drugs ...

    Delivering a Plus-Sized Baby Could Be Sign of Diabetes Risk

    Women who give birth to bigger-than-average babies are susceptible to developing type 2 diabetes later in life, a new study suggests.

    Large-for-gestational age infants are defined as those weighing 8 pounds or more, said lead study author Dr. Kartik Kailas Venkatesh, an assistant professor of epidemiology at...

    Vitamin D Could Be Weapon Against Type 2 Diabetes

    Vitamin D supplements are typically used to guard against bone loss and fractures, but new research offers up another possibility: For folks with pre-diabetes, they may help lower the chances of a full diabetes diagnosis.

    Across three clinical trials, investigators found that vitamin D supplements were modestly effective in curbing the risk of pre-diabetes progressing to type 2 diabetes. ...

    Artificial Pancreas Device May Help Folks With Type 2 Diabetes

    An artificial pancreas has long been considered the holy grail for people with type 1 diabetes, and new research suggests a more convenient version of this technology may help the millions of people living with type 2 diabetes.

    Type 2 is the more common form of diabetes, and is clos...

    1 in 4 Kids With Type 2 Diabetes Isn't Obese

    It's easy to blame the childhood obesity epidemic for growing cases of type 2 diabetes, but a new study finds nearly one-quarter of all diagnoses are not related to obesity.

    "The finding was somewhat surprising,"said Dr. Constantine Samaan, an associate professor in the department of pediatrics at...

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