Stem cell therapy is an emerging treatment for type 2 diabetes. Although it’s not yet FDA-approved in the United States, it is a rapidly expanding and promising field of research. Stem cells are ...

Diabetes isn't curable because of the cells that produce insulin, the hormone key to helping the body break down blood sugar. These are the beta cells in the pancreas that either can't make enough ...

At the American Diabetes Association annual meeting, findings from the SURPASS-EARLY trial added to growing evidence that ...

As weight loss injectables become more widely available, many people wonder whether metformin is now outdated or whether ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Juergen Eckhardt leads Bayer’s impact investment unit, Leaps by Bayer. As a venture investor in healthcare, I am privileged to ...

Insulin, a hormone medication used to regulate blood sugar, has long been one of the most important therapies for managing type 2 diabetes. But with the rise of semaglutide (Ozempic) and other ...

Scientists in Shanghai achieved a historic breakthrough after successfully eliminating a long-term patient's type 2 diabetes through a pioneering cell therapy treatment. The 59-year-old patient of 25 ...

Mitochondria are essential for generating energy that fuels cells and helps them function. Mitochondrial defects, however, are associated with the development of diseases such as type 2 diabetes.

Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes share warning signs, but early diagnosis is crucial to prevent serious complications and improve ...