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Father's use of diabetes drug could raise his kids' risk of birth defects

By Nicoletta Lanese published

Paternal metformin use may increase the risk of birth defects.

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Newly discovered 'death receptor' could help drive type 1 diabetes

By Nicoletta Lanese published

Scientists are studying potential treatments to block the receptor.

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Diabetes vaccine shows promise for some patients in early trial

By Yasemin Saplakoglu published

In an early trial, a vaccine for type 1 diabetes showed promise in helping preserve the body's natural production of insulin for a subset of diabetes patients.

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Diabetes drug led to dramatic weight loss in large trial

By Rachael Rettner published

Participants lost 15% of their body weight.

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Rogue 'Immune Cell X' Is a Completely New Type of Cell. It Could Trigger Type 1 Diabetes.

By Tia Ghose published

Scientists have discovered a mysterious population of previously unknown cells lurking in the human body, and they may trigger Type 1 diabetes.

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A person checking their blood glucose.

Short Stature Linked with Higher Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

By Rachael Rettner published

Shorter people may be at higher risk for developing type 2 diabetes compared with taller people.

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Many People with Diabetes Can't Afford 'Good' Insulin. What Should They Know About Switching to the Cheaper Stuff?

By Laura Geggel published

Here's why switching insulins can be so challenging and how medical professionals can help patients do it safely.

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A Common Food Additive Is Linked to Insulin Resistance. Here's What That Means

By Rachael Rettner published

A common food additive called propionate could alter metabolism in ways that could increase the risk of diabetes, a preliminary study suggests.

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Type 2 Diabetes May Be Linked to Erectile Dysfunction

By Yasemin Saplakoglu published

It makes “good biological sense"

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A doctor checks a pregnant woman's heart rate with a stethoscope.

Gestational Diabetes: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Complications

By Rachael Rettner published

Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that develops, or is first diagnosed, during pregnancy. The condition, like other forms of diabetes, involves high blood sugar levels.

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