The global burden of diabetes mellitus (DM) continues to rise at an alarming rate. According to the International Diabetes Federation, nearly 500 million people currently live with diabetes, a number …
Youth Type 2 Diabetes: Why Treatment Is Hard—and What Can Help
Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) is rising fast in children and adolescents, largely alongside childhood obesity. Compared with adult-onset T2DM, youth-onset disease progresses faster, causes earlier complications, and fails therapies more often—so timely, aggressive, and family-centered treatment is essential.
Gut Microbiota & Type 2 Diabetes: A Chinese Medicine View
View PostType 2 Diabetes & Cognitive Decline: What We Know
Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) is increasing worldwide and raises the risk of both small- and large-vessel complications. Beyond eyes, kidneys, nerves, and heart, T2DM is linked to cognitive impairment—problems with memory, attention, processing speed, and decision-making—that can reduce independence and safety. Understanding how metabolic dysfunction harms the brain helps identify people at risk and guides prevention.
Ultra-Processed Foods & Type 2 Diabetes: What the Evidence Says
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs)—industrial formulations with additives (sweeteners, emulsifiers, flavor enhancers) and extensive processing—are increasingly implicated in type 2 diabetes (T2DM). Across multiple large cohorts in Europe, the U.S., and Asia, higher UPF intake is generally associated with a higher T2DM risk, even after adjusting for weight and lifestyle. Not all UPFs behave the same, though: risk appears to vary by subcategory (e.g., sugary beverages vs. whole-grain breakfast cereals).
Diabetes Tied to Doubled Risk for Sepsis
Smoking, high blood sugar, and other chronic conditions heighten risk
Clinical Practice Guidelines Issued for Diabetes Distress
Assessing diabetes distress should form a routine part of care, according to authors