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Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews has managed type 1 diabetes since age 9, and now he's using his platform to help others understand the critical connection between diabetes and eye health. His message: with proper care, people with diabetes can achieve anything.
Researchers discovered that blocking a single protein prevented diabetic eye damage in mice before it could start. The finding could help protect vision in millions of people with diabetes before symptoms ever appear.
A groundbreaking insulin inhaler could soon spare millions of Type 1 diabetes patients from daily injections. The medical breakthrough offers new hope for easier diabetes management.
A cheap diabetes drug that's been around for 100 years is helping people with type 1 diabetes use significantly less insulin each day. Scientists are now racing to understand why it works so they can help even more patients.
A groundbreaking medication just aced clinical trials to treat a debilitating condition affecting thousands of bariatric surgery patients. Avexitide could become the first FDA-approved treatment for severe post-surgery blood sugar crashes.
Scientists at the University of Central Florida are developing a groundbreaking treatment for diabetic neuropathy that could help millions avoid relying on opioids and antidepressants. A $747,000 federal grant will fund research into regulating nerve signals instead of just masking pain.
Researchers in Sweden discovered a protective molecule that could transform treatment for diabetic foot ulcers, wounds that heal slowly and often lead to amputation. The finding offers new hope for millions living with diabetes worldwide.
A groundbreaking triple-action weekly injection helped people with type 2 diabetes lose more than four times the weight of standard treatment while dramatically improving blood sugar control. The drug works differently than existing medications by targeting three hormones instead of one or two.
A breakthrough cystic fibrosis drug may also transform diabetes outcomes for 30% of Australian CF patients who develop the condition. New research will investigate whether Trikafta can prevent or slow cystic fibrosis-related diabetes.
The American Diabetes Association issued a full apology after police removed five leading diabetes researchers from its annual conference for handing out an editorial they wrote. The researchers are now invited back, and the organization is conducting an independent review.
The UK just became the first country in Europe to approve a daily tablet that helps manage type 2 diabetes and weight loss without injections. The new treatment offers hope to millions seeking easier ways to control their health.
A groundbreaking UK study reveals that stopping pre-diabetes through simple lifestyle changes could slash healthcare's carbon footprint by two-thirds while adding six years to people's lives. The findings show that preventing and managing diabetes properly isn't just good for patients—it's essential for reaching climate goals.
Ruby Fries, a Beechwood High School senior with a 4.4 GPA, earned the Jordan G. McFaull Scholarship, which honors a beloved alumnus who died from type 1 diabetes complications. Her essay promised to lead with compassion and create lasting change in her community.
Scientists discover traditional African foods like caterpillars, jute mallow, and finger millet contain powerful compounds that reduce inflammation and help manage diabetes. These underutilized indigenous foods could transform treatment for 830 million people worldwide living with diabetes.
Indigenous African foods like jute mallow, caterpillars, and finger millet contain powerful anti-inflammatory compounds that could help manage type 2 diabetes. Researchers analyzed 46 studies and found these underutilized foods offer hope as nutritional therapy for the 830 million people living with diabetes worldwide.
A new diabetes treatment from Eli Lilly helped patients lose 15% of their body weight while improving blood sugar control, potentially becoming the most effective weight loss diabetes drug yet. The results offer hope for millions who struggle to shed pounds while managing their condition.
A six-year study of nearly 5,000 adults found that combining a Mediterranean diet with modest calorie cuts, regular walking, and weight loss coaching prevented diabetes in 31% more people than diet alone. For every 100 people who followed the program, three avoided developing type 2 diabetes.
People with Type 2 diabetes improved their blood sugar control with just four one-minute bursts of activity throughout the day. This simple "exercise snack" approach makes managing diabetes more accessible than ever.
Australia just approved the first new type 1 diabetes therapy since insulin was discovered over a century ago. The treatment can delay disease progression by an average of two years, giving families precious time before daily insulin begins.
A breakthrough medication called retatrutide helped people with type 2 diabetes lose an average of nearly 37 pounds while controlling their blood sugar in just 40 weeks. The drug represents a new era in treating diabetes and obesity, giving doctors more tools to help patients live healthier lives.
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