Bydureon shown to be safe for heart but does not prevent cardiovascular events
The type 2 diabetes drug Bydureon (exenatide) is safe for the heart but does not help to prevent cardiovascular events, a new study reveals. University…
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Balancing a fat-regulating enzyme is key to preventing obesity, type 2 diabetes, says study
A new study finds that entirely removing an enzyme that can fight against obesity and type 2 diabetes could lead to other health problems. The…
New discovery could explain metabolic benefits of low-carb diet
Researchers have made a discovery that could explain why a low-carb, high-fat diet can promote healthy aging and prevent age-related diseases. Previous studies have shown…
Yale identifies blood vessels as future target for type 2 diabetes treatments
The role of blood vessels should be further explored as a means of helping to control blood glucose levels in type 2 diabetes, according to…
Increased salt intake linked to higher risk of type 2 diabetes and LADA
People who consume an extra 2.5 grams of salt a day have a 43 per cent increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, Scandinavian researchers…
NICE recommends diet and weight loss interventions for 1.7 million at risk of type 2 diabetes
People who are deemed at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes should be given priority access to exercise classes and nutrition courses, the National…
New study reopens debate about artificial sweeteners and risk of type 2 diabetes
New research presented at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes, in Lisbon, Portugal, suggest that non-caloric artificial sweeteners can cause metabolic derangements which…
Doctors are unaware of type 2 diabetes remission, study reports
Scottish researchers have published a report calling for more doctors to realise that type 2 diabetes can be put into remission. Glasgow University scientists are…
Omega-3 fatty acids could help prevent obesity and type 2 diabetes
A balanced diet rich in omega-3 improves gut health which could have benefits towards obesity and type 2 diabetes, according to new research. A team…
New biomarkers may accurately identify renal disease in patients with type 2 diabetes
A new study has identified three blood biomarkers of advanced renal dysfunction and chronic kidney disease (CKD) in people with type 2 diabetes. The new…