The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) officially recognized a fifth form of diabetes in 2025, after decades of controversy. It’s now urging other health authorities, like the World Health Organization (WHO), to follow suit. Type 5 diabetes is…
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The treatment of type 2 diabetes is witnessing a remarkable development with the emergence of a new drug called Awiqli, which is a long-acting insulin taken only once a week, instead of the traditional daily injections. This innovation, which has received approval…
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Researchers led by scientists from University College London have discovered a protein that appears to trigger diabetic retinopathy, a common eye disease caused by high blood sugar levels that damage blood vessels in the retina. This disease is a leading cause…
Read moreResearchers said that diabetes is less common among people who live at high altitudes where oxygen levels are low compared to those who live at sea level, and they predicted that this discovery would lead to new treatments. Researchers writing in the journal…
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Scientists have discovered a type of sugar that is characterized by its sweet taste, low calorie content, and the fact that it does not cause a rise in insulin levels. Artificial sweeteners were supposed to make sugary foods and drinks healthier, but today,…
Read moreThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has asked drug companies to remove warnings about the potential for suicidal thoughts from the labels of popular weight-loss and blood sugar-control drugs, including Novo Nordisk’s Wegovi and Eli Lilly’s…
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