For as long as there has been research to cure diabetes, there have been people who believe that a cure will never happen because treating this disease is simply far too profitable.
New research shows that growing up in areas where air pollution is increased raises the risk of insulin resistance (the prescursor to diabetes) in children.
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) has arguably reached epidemic levels in this country; between 22 and 24 million people suffer from the disease. But now there’s an exciting new development: scientists at Harvard have discovered a hormone that might slow or stop the progression of diabetes.
According to a survey by the American Optometric Association, 55 percent of people are unaware that diabetic eye disease often has no visual signs or symptoms.
More people with diabetes are meeting the recommended targets for three key areas of diabetes control than in previous decades, according to recent research from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
“Teen Diabetes Guide,” a nonprofit website designed to bring teens with type 1 diabetes together.
The diabetes online community is huge, and the amount of information, support, and inspiration you can find is endless! Here are a few great pieces of content from the community this April
Defend yourself against prediabetes and diabetes type 2 by sticking to these lifestyle habits, like lifting weights and getting a good night’s sleep.
Medivizor launched in late 2012, with creators describing the service as solving the “needle in the haystack” challenge, sifting through loads of info to pick out what you want specifically.
This week, Wil’s exploring the term “Type 3,” and he’s taking a look into the toilet bowl for us — errr, so to speak, as he explores urine issues with diabetes.
Diabetes is a growing health problem in the U.S., especially Type 2. But Utahn David Steiner was not too concerned with his diagnosis.
Diabetes is expensive to monitor and control. Here are some ways you can save money on your medical expenses.
Two weeks ago today for Spring Break I was in gorgeous, palm-studded Santa Barbara, CA. And what does a diabetes technology geek like me do on vacation? Visit the local research clinic, of course!
When you have diabetes it is likely that you have had to make some lifestyle changes, especially in the departments of diet and physical activity. Unless you are a recluse, the modifications you make in your life have implications for your family and friends.
Now it’s time to do some internal spring cleaning. Follow these seven steps, and you’ll be ready for a healthy and happy season.
Ketones in your blood shows that you are metabolizing your own fats. One of the purposes of fat is for survival, to help you out in a pinch. Your body converts fat to ketones, and the ketones help keep the brain alive. Ketones also provide energy to your heart.
His diabetes began some 34 years ago. He now has a health team he consults with regularly, including an endocrinologist. At present, he takes two oral medications and is on a strict diet.
Now a new generation of medical research and engineering has brought health care closer to a long-sought goal: small implantable devices that continuously monitor blood-sugar levels
As any sympathetic diabetes educator will tell you, things aren’t always black and white when it comes to diabetes management. Sure, there are practice guidelines and recommendations for ideal care, but people are imperfect and sometimes life throws you for a loop.
An infographic from Genetech about life with diabetes and the well-being of your eyes.