The combination of immune dysfunction and high levels of blood glucose in people with uncontrolled diabetes appear to provide an ideal environment for a common type of superbug to thrive unchecked and ...

Diabetes is a strong risk factor for viral respiratory infections, including influenza and COVID-19, which can be particularly dangerous for people with the condition. The discovery that the ...

In a recent study published in the latest issue of Diabetologia, researchers investigated the incidence of diabetes among coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases. There is scientific evidence for ...

Adults with diabetes have increased risks for infections, such as influenza, cellulitis and sepsis, compared with adults without diabetes, according to findings published in Diabetes Care. Harding and ...

NEW YORK, Feb. 12 (UPI) --People with diabetes are more prone to developing Staphylococcus aureus, a leading cause of infections and death associated with resistance to antibiotics, a new study has ...

Researchers have proven that antibiotic-resistant strains of a harmful bacteria thrive in a diabetic infection environment. Antibiotics are powerful, fast-acting medications designed to eradicate ...

Case Western Reserve scientists may have uncovered a molecular mechanism that sets into motion dangerous infection in the feet and hands often occurring with uncontrolled diabetes. It appears that ...

Oral health is often overlooked in diabetes care, yet problems in the mouth can worsen blood sugar control – and diabetes can ...

HAMBURG, Germany — Respiratory tract infections and asthma are 10 times more prevalent at type 2 diabetes diagnosis compared with matched controls without a diagnosis, shows a longitudinal study ...

Researchers have demonstrated how diabetes contributes to mortality from MERS-CoV infections, and the finding could shed light on why other respiratory illnesses like the flu or pneumonia might strike ...