Diabetes

Researchers: At least 62 genes in both diseases increase risk of developing both A new study has revealed an even closer link between type 2 diabetes and periodontitis, the severe inflammation of the gums. Researchers have found that these…

New monoclonal antibody designed to protect insulin-producing cells The international study Fabulinus, of which the Diabetology of AOU Meyer Irccs in Florence is the only active Italian center, is opening new perspectives in the treatment…

New research has shown that the two diseases share a common genetic basis A recent scientific discovery has revealed an unexpectedly strong genetic link between two apparently distinct diseases: type 2 diabetes and periodontitis. A study…

Serious side effects raise safety questions for new weight-loss drugs In recent years, glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1), such as semaglutide and liraglutide (marketed respectively as Wegovy and Ozempic), have…

Prolonged exposure to fine dust significantly increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes A recent study has revealed a worrying link between air pollution and type 2 diabetes. Researchers have found that prolonged exposure to fine…

Possible link between some common foods and the development of type 1 diabetes in children A recent Finnish study has put the spotlight on a possible link between some common foods and the development of type 1 diabetes in children.…

Researchers have discovered a type 2 diabetes drug can slow progression of Parkinson’s symptoms Parkinson’s disease, a neurodegenerative disorder affecting millions of people worldwide, has always been a challenge for medical research.…

An international study is testing a new drug that can preserve the function of pancreas beta cells Type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune disease that mainly affects children and adolescents, is a major challenge for the scientific community. The…

Significant link between high consumption of red and processed meat and increased risk of diabetes The debate on the relationship between red meat consumption and the development of type 2 diabetes is well established in the scientific…

A revolutionary molecule that activates based on blood glucose levels Type 1 diabetes, a chronic condition that forces millions of people to carefully manage their blood sugar levels, could soon see a radical turnaround thanks to a new…