Researchers have collected hundreds of COVID-19–related diabetes case reports since August of last year, in hopes of teasing apart the complex links between the two diseases.

New twists to an old technique reveal a better understanding of disease pathology and new therapeutic avenues.

The effects seem to be mediated by a reactive oxygen species in the animals’ livers.

Molly Shoichet and Bridget Wagner discuss strategies for using phenotypic screening to identify novel agents against diseases such as cancer and diabetes.

The University of Texas Southwestern scientist studied the roles of glucagon and insulin in regulating blood glucose, leading to several successful treatments.

Lactation boosts the quantity and quality of insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas, likely reducing a woman’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Breastfeeding reduces type 2 diabetes risk by boosting beta cells.

The most common preexisting conditions among the patients were diabetes, obesity, and hypertension.

The authors say their results demonstrate the global benefits of studying African genetics.