Diabetes

New research has shown that the two diseases share a common genetic basis A recent scientific discovery has revealed an unexpectedly strong genetic link between two apparently distinct diseases: type 2 diabetes and periodontitis. A study…

Serious side effects raise safety questions for new weight-loss drugs In recent years, glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1), such as semaglutide and liraglutide (marketed respectively as Wegovy and Ozempic), have…

Prolonged exposure to fine dust significantly increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes A recent study has revealed a worrying link between air pollution and type 2 diabetes. Researchers have found that prolonged exposure to fine…

Possible link between some common foods and the development of type 1 diabetes in children A recent Finnish study has put the spotlight on a possible link between some common foods and the development of type 1 diabetes in children.…

Researchers have discovered a type 2 diabetes drug can slow progression of Parkinson’s symptoms Parkinson’s disease, a neurodegenerative disorder affecting millions of people worldwide, has always been a challenge for medical research.…

An international study is testing a new drug that can preserve the function of pancreas beta cells Type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune disease that mainly affects children and adolescents, is a major challenge for the scientific community. The…

Significant link between high consumption of red and processed meat and increased risk of diabetes The debate on the relationship between red meat consumption and the development of type 2 diabetes is well established in the scientific…

A revolutionary molecule that activates based on blood glucose levels Type 1 diabetes, a chronic condition that forces millions of people to carefully manage their blood sugar levels, could soon see a radical turnaround thanks to a new…

Ozempic is the Novo Nordisk's blockbuster drug. In addition to breaking new ground in diabetes treatment, it reduces risk of dementia and nicotine use Pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk recently launched a new blockbuster diabetes drug,…

Prevention: a major challenge for health Diabetes affects many people in Europe. In 2019, according to the International Diabetes Federation, approximately 59.3 million adults were diagnosed with diabetes. An even larger number of people…