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New research is changing the conversation around protein and metabolic health. For years, high-protein diets have been praised for supporting weight loss, preserving muscle, and improving blood sugar control. However, scientists are now discovering that the story may be more complex. Rather than blaming protein itself, researchers are focusing on what happens after the body b...

When a person develops diabetes at a young age, is not overweight, and has several family members with the condition, is it really type 2 diabetes? In many cases, the answer may be no. A growing body of evidence suggests that thousands of people worldwide are living with HNF1A-MODY, a rare inherited form of diabetes that is frequently mistaken for either type 1 or type 2 diab...

The transition from pediatric to adult diabetes care is one of the most challenging periods in the lives of young people with diabetes. While many adolescents successfully manage their condition with the support of pediatric diabetes teams, moving into adult healthcare often coincides with worsening blood glucose control, missed appointments, and an increased risk of diabetes...

For years, diabetic kidney disease (DKD) has been viewed as a single condition that progresses in a fairly predictable way. However, new research suggests that this assumption may overlook important biological differences between patients. Scientists have now identified a previously hidden subtype of diabetic kidney disease marked by increased B-cell immune a...

People with diabetes often focus on blood sugar, A1C, and cholesterol. However, very high triglyceride levels deserve just as much attention because they can trigger acute pancreatitis, a painful and potentially life-threatening condition. The connection between diabetes, high triglycerides, and pancreatitis is especially important because severe hypertriglyceridemia can deve...