The Latest Breaking News from diabetes

Chronic dry mouth can signal xerostomia, dehydration symptoms, autoimmune disease, diabetes, or medication effects. Learning the key dry mouth causes doctors to evaluate.

Researchers say new compound improves metabolic activity within muscles instead of acting on hunger pathways like Ozempic and Wegovy

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in December issued a safety alert urging people with diabetes to stop using select glucose sensors made by Abbott Laboratories’ (NYSE:ABT) Diabetes Care, after the company linked the devices to seven deaths and hundreds of serious injuries.

Imagine trying to enjoy your favourite meal but finding that your gums hurt, your mouth feels dry and chewing has become uncomfortable. For people living with diabetes, this can be a daily reality that often goes unrecognised.

The rise of GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro has been nothing short of meteoric. Originally developed to treat diabetes, these drugs are now widely used for weight loss and have become household names.

Smartphone ownership in early adolescent years is tied to risk factors for heart disease, diabetes and cancer

Semaglutide, the drug behind the blockbuster weight-loss jabs Ozempic and Wegovy, does not slow cognitive decline in people with early-stage Alzheimer’s, according to two large new studies. The results close the door, for now, on hopes that a treatment for diabetes and obesity might also help protect the brain.

People with higher fitness had greater gluteus maximus shape when compared to those with a sedentary lifestyle

Here's what this new study means for those with type 2 diabetes.

Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common chronic conditions among seniors, and it often leads to hospitalizations, complications, and reduced quality of life....

As a public health dentist and researcher, for years I saw the same pattern. Patients with deep root infections often had wider health problems, particularly those with diabetes. I did not yet understand why. Now, scientific studies are beginning to explain the link: treating a deep tooth infection may also…