Diabetes Research and Studies Directory
Because diabetes can create many health problems, researchers are always looking for better ways to treat or prevent it. Research and studies allow for that opportunity. Many people choose to participate in clinical trials which use experimental tests and treatments to help doctors better understand diabetes. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about diabetes research, studies, and clinical trials.
Medical Reference
Diabetes and Smoking
Smoking is a killer for people with diabetes. Here are tips on how to quit.
Resource and Support Groups for Diabetes
WebMD provides a list of useful resources for people with diabetes.
Depression and Diabetes
Learn more from WebMD about the link between diabetes and depression.
Inhaled Insulin for Diabetes
Inhaled insulin is another option for people with diabetes to control their blood sugar. It works for both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, but you shouldn't use it if you smoke or have asthma or COPD.
Features
November Is Diabetes Awareness Month
WebMD the Magazine's top 10 tips on living healthily with diabetes.
Advances in Diabetes Treatment
Find out the latest methods to control your blood sugar levels if you have diabetes, including new drugs, studies on stem cells, and research on making an artificial pancreas.
Diabetes News Roundup
Facts and findings about diabetes and healthy living.
Video
What Is the A1C Blood Test?
C. Ronald Kahn, MD, explains the hemoglobin A1c test, which measures long-term glucose control for diabetes.
Do Diabetic Women Have Increased Risks?
C. Ronald Kahn, MD, talks about gestational diabetes and other diabetic health risks for women.
Set Up a Diabetes Team
Build your diabetes care team with these doctors and specialists.