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Alpha cells moonlight as secret GLP-1 factories: Hormone shift could transform type 2 diabetes treatment

A new study from Duke University School of Medicine is challenging long-standing views on blood sugar regulation—and pointing to a surprising new ally in the fight against type 2 diabetes.

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Malnutrition linked to distinct form of diabetes affecting millions worldwide

Malnutrition can cause its own form of diabetes, health experts said Thursday, calling for "type 5 diabetes" to be recognized globally to help fight the disease in countries already struggling with poverty and starvation.

Alzheimer's disease & dementia

Ten ways diabetes and dementia are linked

The link between diabetes and dementia is becoming increasingly clear. New research shows how blood sugar problems affect brain health and vice versa. Here are ten evidence-based insights into how the two conditions are related.

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Smoking or vaping may increase risk of diabetes

People who use e-cigarettes, cigarettes or both face an increased risk for developing diabetes, according to University of Georgia research published in AJPM Focus.

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Scientists pinpoint early warning stage before prediabetes

A study from The University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center indicates that changes in the body that lead to type 2 diabetes occur long before current diagnostic thresholds for prediabetes are met.

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Study highlights digital divide in diabetes health care

Men, black communities and the poorly educated are experiencing significant disparities in accessing game-changing digital health care for type 2 diabetes, data scientists from The University of Manchester show.

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Researchers reveal how diabetes weakens gum defense

Periodontitis (PD) is a common complication in individuals with diabetes mellitus (DM). Despite the profound implications for overall health, the complex bidirectional relationship between them lacks a comprehensive understanding ...

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Gargling away the 'bad' bacteria in type 2 diabetes

There is growing evidence that ongoing inflammation in the mouth, such as that seen in gum disease, in addition to causing bad breath is associated with serious diseases such as Alzheimer's disease or type 2 diabetes. Now, ...

Medications

Diabetes medication class tied to lower risk of kidney stones

Rates of kidney stones are on the rise in the United States and around the world. Type 2 diabetes is associated with increased risk of kidney stones, but some forms of treatment for this condition may also have the benefit ...