The coordinated regulation of glucose and lipid homeostasis is fundamental to energy balance and overall health. Central to this regulation are hormonal signals—principally insulin and glucagon—that ...

A newly published review article brings attention to the expanding role of RBM15, a critical regulator of RNA m6A methylation, in the development and progression of a wide range of diseases, including ...

Rita Basu holds the Endowed Professorship in Diabetes Science in the UAB Department of Medicine Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism and is a senior scientist in the UAB Comprehensive ...

A newly published review article highlights the emerging importance of the immunoproteasome in the development and progression of diabetes and its wide-ranging complications, offering fresh ...

Learn what really happens to your blood sugar when you add artificial sweeteners to your diet. Discover how they compare to ...

Researchers at Kobe University have discovered that gut microbes that were thought to feed exclusively on dietary fiber also metabolize sugar that the body transfers from the circulation into the ...

Sugar metabolism refers to the process by which the body breaks down carbohydrates into sugars, including glucose and fructose. The body uses these sugars as a source of energy. The body metabolizes ...

Your blood glucose needs to be regulated to reset your metabolism. Here are 10 glucose hacks to do so and know how to safely ...

We often think of sleep as time “off,” but behind the scenes, your body is doing some of its most important work. From ...