AMPK enzyme could offer new treatments for sleep apnea

An enzyme that speeds up breathing and regulates metabolism could offer new…

Type 2 diabetes drug could reduce cocaine dependence, says study

The diabetes drug Byetta (exanatide) could help to reduce cocaine dependence, according…

FreeStyle Libre system approved for use in Children, manufacturers negotiating with NHS

European regulators have approved the FreeStyle Libre system for use in children.…

Genetic mutations prevent retinopathy and nephropathy, study finds

A newly discovered genetic mutation reduces the risk of two major diabetic…

Barley kernals could reduce risk of type 2 diabetes, Swedish researchers claim

Eating bread made up of barley kernals could reduce blood sugar levels…

Mild psychological stress activates brown fat, study finds

Mild psychological stress could activate brown fat, according to new research. The…

Researchers identify new type 2 diabetes biomarker

Researchers from the Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute (IMIM), Barcelona, have…

Moderate or severe depression linked to greater likelihood of complications in older people with diabetes, study finds

A new study finds a link between the severity of depression and…

Many people with type 1 diabetes have dormant insulin cells which could be reawakened, study finds

People with type 1 diabetes who were diagnosed after the age of…

Seasonal variations could impact blood glucose levels, Australian researchers report

Blood glucose levels are more likely to be higher in the winter…