Diabetes

A genetic mutation and a few short days in the development of an embryo could hold the key to a lifetime living with diabetes

Chewing habits determine blood sugar levels after a carbohydrate-rich meal

Nature and nurture work in unexpected ways to determine obesity and diabetes risk even before birth

On the glycemic index, steaming produces healthier bread than baking

An oral antidiabetic drug shows promise for treating tuberculosis

Insight into a molecular mechanism for regulating blood sugar could enhance our understanding of diabetes

Abnormalities within muscle signaling pathways, rather than body fat distribution, may influence insulin resistance among South Asians

A highly sensitive and specific biological assay requires only a tiny sample volume to monitor glucose levels in patients with diabetes

A cellular ‘stress sensor’ that also modulates metabolism could offer a therapeutic target for diabetes

The recently developed ability to chart the molecular progress of diabetes brings much-needed personalized medicine closer to realization

The maintenance of insulin secretion by itself is not enough for the prevention and treatment of diabetes

Blood vessel development in the pancreas is regulated by the signaling molecule STAT3