Endocrinology

Endocrinology articles covering diabetes, thyroid disease, hormones, metabolism, obesity, insulin resistance, and related health conditions.Hormone symptoms can overlap with many conditions. Use these guides to understand testing and care options, then discuss personal decisions with a clinician.

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Retatrutide Phase 3 Results: What People With Type 2 Diabetes Should Know

10th June 2026 by Living Diabetes Editorial

4 min readReviewed

Phase 3 retatrutide data in recent-onset type 2 diabetes showed A1C lowering and weight loss. The drug remains investigational and is not FDA-approved.

Diabetes Heart Health Checklist: Numbers, Symptoms, and Questions

6th June 202623rd March 2026 by Living Diabetes Editorial Team

2 min readReviewed

A diabetes heart health checklist can help you track blood pressure, cholesterol, kidney tests, symptoms, medicines, and lifestyle risks.

Stress and Blood Sugar: The Cortisol Connection

3rd June 202622nd March 2026 by Living Diabetes Editorial Team

3 min readReviewed

Stress can affect blood sugar through hormones, sleep, food choices, and routines. Learn practical diabetes-safe ways to respond.

Blood Pressure and Diabetes: What to Track and Ask

3rd June 202620th March 2026 by Living Diabetes Editorial Team

2 min readReviewed

Blood pressure control is central to diabetes heart and kidney protection. Learn what to track, what affects readings, and what to ask.

Diabetes and Heart Disease: What Raises Risk and What Helps

3rd June 202619th March 2026 by Living Diabetes Editorial Team

3 min readReviewed

Diabetes can raise heart disease risk, but blood pressure, cholesterol, kidney care, smoking, activity, and medicines can help.

Muscle Loss on GLP-1 Medicines: How to Preserve Lean Mass

6th June 202618th March 2026 by Living Diabetes Editorial

2 min readReviewed

Weight loss on GLP-1 medicines can include lean mass. Learn how protein, strength training, monitoring, and safety planning fit.

Metformin for Type 2 Diabetes: Still Important, Not Always the Whole Plan

6th June 202618th March 2026 by Living Diabetes Editorial

2 min readReviewed

Metformin remains important for many people with type 2 diabetes, but newer guidelines are more risk-based. Learn what to ask.

Sleep and Blood Sugar: What People With Diabetes Should Know

6th June 202617th March 2026 by Living Diabetes Editorial

3 min readReviewed

A source-based sleep and diabetes guide covering glucose, mood, heart health, sleep apnea questions, nighttime lows, and safety.

Stem Cell Research and Type 1 Diabetes: Hope, Limits, and Safety

6th June 202617th March 2026 by Living Diabetes Editorial

3 min readReviewed

Stem cell and islet research for type 1 diabetes is moving fast, but it is not a simple cure. Learn what is approved, investigational, and risky.

Retatrutide: A New Horizon in Diabetes and Obesity Management

6th June 202615th March 2026 by Living Diabetes Editorial

6 min readReviewed

Retatrutide: A New Horizon in Diabetes and Obesity Management: evidence-based guidance reviewed against current NICE and ADA recommendations. Practical.