Molecule found to be source of diabetic neuropathy pain
Researchers have made a breakthrough discovery in uncovering the source of pain caused by diabetic neuropathy. A team from King's College London says the new…
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Tool predicts years free of cardiovascular disease in type 2 diabetes
A model has been developed which predicts the number of years of life without cardiovascular disease (CVD) people with type 2 diabetes may benefit from…
Type 2 diabetes medication thiazolidinediones could prevent Parkinsons disease
Taking the type 2 diabetes drug thiazolidinediones (TZDs), also known as glitazones, could help prevent the development of Parkinson's disease, according to a new study.…
Sleep Problems and Diabetes
My children are deep sleepers. When I go into their dark rooms in the morning to wake them for school, I rub their shoulders or…
Bariatric surgery could reduce retinopathy risk in type 2 diabetes
Gastric bypass surgery reduces the risk of diabetic retinopathy in obese patients with type 2 diabetes irrespective of whether or not they experience diabetes remission,…
No conclusive link shown between SGLT2 inhibitors and cancer
New evidence suggests there is no overall risk of cancer in people who take SGLT2 inhibitor drugs. Scientists from Indiana University reviewed 46 clinical trials…
Kidney disease checks essential in those with long-duration type 1 diabetes, say researchers
US researchers have urged greater screening of kidney disease risks in people with type 1 diabetes of 50 years. A new study published in Diabetes…
Intensive control leads to greater benefits in type 2 diabetes
Intensive control of blood glucose levels and other health markers benefits people with type 2 diabetes more than standard care, research suggests. Those with near-normal…
Male obesity linked to lower sperm count
Overweight men could be at risk of suffering from a lower sperm count, Indian researchers have said. Being obese was also shown to increase the…
Natural enzyme shown to reduce type 2 diabetes-related inflammation
A natural enzyme has been found to reduce chronic inflammation which can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease in people with type 2 diabetes. Inflammation…