A new analysis of the Vitamin D and Type 2 Diabetes (D2d) study says that a daily supplementation of 100 μg (4,000 units) of vitamin D3, which would increase blood levels of vitamin D to higher levels than those considered adequate for bone health, may decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes in adults with […]
The widely used type 2 diabetes drug metformin is often associated with lactic acidosis, especially in patients with kidney disease. However, a new study suggests this may not the case for patients with mild to moderate kidney disease. Read more
SGLT-2 inhibitors, a diabetes drug class that includes drugs like canagliflozin (Invokana) have been shown to be beneficial for patients who have both type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease in regards to developing anemia. Read more
Tirzepatide, a newer diabetes drug, has been shown to reduce patient hemoglobin A1c levels, as well as lowering body weight and improving insulin sensitivity markers in patients with type 2 diabetes. Read more
The US Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) multicenter trial established nearly 20 years ago that it is possible to delay or prevent prediabetes from progressing into full-blown type 2 diabetes. The DPP trial places greater emphasis on weight loss over physical activity, but is that emphasis in the right place? Diabetes exercise expert Dr. Sheri Colberg examines […]
Women who have obesity and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) have an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, researchers say. PCOS is experienced by up to 10% of women of reproductive age, and between 50% and 80% of women with PCOS have obesity. Read more
Researchers say there is convincing evidence that people with type 2 diabetes have an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. Type 2 diabetes is also linked to faster disease progression in patients who already have Parkinson’s. Read more
Researchers say the time of day at which men with type 2 diabetes and obesity or overweight performed moderate-to-vigorous physical activity made a difference in their cardiovascular fitness and health risks. They did not find the same effect in women who participated in the study. Read more
People who have type 2 diabetes are likely to have complicated medication regimens that involve taking multiple drugs (also known as polypharmacy). Complex medication regimens are associated with worse health outcomes, as it is more difficult to follow a complicated treatment correctly, and there is increased risk for drug interactions. Read more
It’s currently recommended that people with overweight or obesity be screened for type 2 diabetes beginning at age 40. A new draft set of guidelines from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends the age be lowered to 35, due to the high levels of overweight and obesity in Americans. Read more
GIP and GLP-1 are substances produced in the body’s digestive tract, and they play important roles in regulating body weight and food intake. A recently published study on their effects suggests that they may one day be used to develop drugs to treat obesity and type 2 diabetes. Read more
Uncontrolled blood glucose in diabetes can lead to numerous debilitating complications, including high blood pressure, strokes, slow wound healing, and possibly amputations. Researchers have found that brain damage can also result from uncontrolled type 2 diabetes. Read more
Chronic kidney disease and cardiovascular disease are both common complications of type 2 diabetes. However, your risk of developing these complications can be impacted by various factors, including your ethnic background. Read more
Metformin, a commonly-prescribed diabetes drug, may have other benefits, researchers say. A study found that metformin use in patients with type 2 diabetes is associated with a reduced risk of rehospitalization and death following surgery. Read more
Metformin is the typical first-line treatment for people with type 2 diabetes, but the ADA suggests early combination therapy with other medications should be used in patients with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease or cardiovascular disease. Read more
A birthweight of 2.5 kg (about 5.5 pounds) or more is linked to increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life, researchers say. A person’s susceptibility to type 2 diabetes is determined by various risk factors over the course of their lives. Read more
The risk of dying from COVID-19 infection is higher in middle-aged adults with type 2 diabetes versus adults without diabetes, and is the equivalent of adding 20 years of chronological age in assessing overall related death risk. Read more
Having a dog that is diagnosed with diabetes was related to a increased risk of type 2 diabetes in the owner, a recent study found. Potential causes of this link in dog-owner pairs might possibly have something to do with shared health habits, such as physical activity level, and shared environmental exposures. Read more
People who suffer from social deprivation, which can be caused by factors including poverty and mental illness, and who have type 2 diabetes are at greater risk for complications of diabetic foot disease, including diabetic foot ulcers, lower limb amputation, and gangrene. Read more
Type 2 diabetes is the condition that results when β-cells (beta cells) cannot release enough insulin for the body’s needs. A group of researchers say they have new insight into how “weak” beta cells bond with other, more mature cells to boost insulin production, which can help us understand more about the processes that lead […]