AID systems combine an insulin pump with a continuous glucose monitor to automatically adjust insulin levels throughout the day. Learn more about how they work.

Managing type 2 diabetes requires more than just taking a pill. It is a daily commitment to keeping blood sugar levels in check, reducing long-term risks, and maintaining overall well-being. In recent ...

How much insulin does it take to lower blood sugar? A patient with newly diagnosed diabetes has a hemoglobin (Hb) A1c of 12.2% and glucose 350 mg/dL, despite increasing insulin (glargine [Lantus]) to ...

Metformin is a generic prescription drug that works to treat type 2 diabetes by helping lower your blood sugar levels. Your response to this drug may vary based on your medical history and diagnosis.

Obesity and type 2 diabetes are complex metabolic disorders linked to insulin resistance in skeletal muscle. Weight loss, a fundamental treatment for these conditions, has been shown to improve ...

Scientists have successfully transplanted gene-edited insulin-producing cells into a man with type 1 diabetes—allowing him to ...

Scientists found that certain molecules made by gut bacteria travel to the liver and help control how the body uses energy.

Adding to the growing body of research that proves our microbiome is a powerful ally in fighting disease, scientists have ...

Chances are you or someone you know is affected by diabetes. About 38.4 million Americans, or 11.6% of the population, have diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association. The percentage of ...

Researchers revealed that the microbial metabolite TMA can directly block the immune protein IRAK4, reducing inflammation and ...