Type 2 diabetes

Metformin, a first-line treatment for type 2 diabetes, has been associated with a 30% lower risk of death, according to a new study. The research adds to the growing body of evidence suggesting that the common drug may possess anti-aging properties.

High blood sugars have long been known to cause eye damage in diabetics. However, new research has found that low blood sugar may also contribute. The good news is that it also identified a way of preventing or treating the damage.

A clinical trial to test the effectiveness of a plant-based pill to treat type 2 diabetes has produced some promising results, significantly improving blood glucose control and boosting heart and liver health. Larger clinical studies are pending.

An antioxidant found in broccoli sprouts in high concentrations can improve blood sugar levels in people with prediabetes, the precursor to type 2 diabetes, according to new research. The findings suggest a personalized treatment approach is needed.

Type 1 diabetics have a lower risk of stroke and heart attack than type 2 diabetics, a new study has found. It highlights the fundamental difference between the two conditions and provides insights that could guide future treatment.