Diabetes and metabolic health Archive

A new fatty liver diagnosis can be a wake-up call. Explore how diet, exercise, weight loss, and cutting alcohol may help protect your liver.

Chronic inflammation occurs when the immune system is over-stimulated all the time. It’s not clear why chronic inflammation develops in the body, but it is linked to many chronic conditions, such as diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis.

Research suggests that people who stop taking GLP-1 weight-loss drugs typically regain all the weight they lost in under two years. To sustain their progress, these people should eat more protein, fiber, and healthy fats; eat on a consistent schedule; exercise; and prioritize sleep.

An analysis shows less than 7% of adults in the US meet the criteria for optimal cardiometabolic health. Taking small steps to help control and improve key risk factors can reduce the odds of a heart attack or stroke.

A single high iron result doesn't always equal iron overload. Learn which follow‑up tests matter and when changing what you eat might help.

Strict blood sugar targets can raise hypoglycemia risks like falls and confusion. Learn why many experts now favor looser goals for older adults.

Type 2 diabetes and sleep apnea often occur together, especially in people with extra weight. Learn how one condition may influence the other.

Fatty liver, ongoing inflammation, cirrhosis, alcohol, and even hepatitis C can all interact. Learn how these factors may shape future liver cancer risk.

Low thyroid hormone can quietly nudge LDL and glucose in the wrong direction. Learn more about the connection.