Diabetes News & Features

Blood sugar levels in youngsters with type 1 diabetes improved during Britain's first national COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, researchers say.

Daily insulin jabs can be the bane of existence for people who live with type 2 diabetes, but an investigational once-weekly insulin shot may be a game changer for these folks.

An expert panel says screening for prediabetes or type 2 diabetes in people who are overweight or obese should start at age 35 instead of 40.

Just two weeks of treatment with an experimental drug can delay the onset of type 1 diabetes by several years, researchers report.

New research suggests prediabetes may pose a threat to brain health.

Tough limits on carbohydrates in your meals can help get type 2 diabetes under control -- but the benefits typically wane over time, a new research review shows.

Type 2 diabetes raises your odds of developing heart disease, as does prediabetes. If you’ve been diagnosed with either, start paying attention to your heart health now.

Having type 2 diabetes doesn’t mean life is over -- it’s just different. See how one man made the changes for a healthy -- and happy -- life with the condition.

Knowledge is key in managing your diabetes effectively. A diabetes educator shares what you need to know about sources of information -- and support.

Just how much can lifestyle changes make a difference in your health, especially with a chronic illness? Learn how one man changed his lifestyle habits and turned his life around after learning he had type 2 diabetes.

Type 2 diabetes is much more than just high blood sugar. Learn the many ways that this condition can damage your body -- and how your doctor can help you fight back.

Type 2 diabetes affects over 400 million people worldwide, but right now there’s no cure. Here’s the latest promising research.

The study found that having four or more cups of green tea along with two cups of coffee daily was linked to a 63% lower risk of death during the average five-year follow-up.

Scientists knew that dangerous T-cells lived in the pancreases of people with type 1 diabetes, but a new study shows they also take up residence in the pancreases of healthy individuals.

The FDA has been investigating the presence of nitrosamines, known to be a possible carcinogen, in the popular diabetes medications since December, when it was first discovered in drugs in other countries. The agency said this month they still do not know the source of nitrosamines in the medications.

Now, new research offers some hope for those insulin avoiders -- a once-a-week insulin injection may someday replace daily shots.

Learn about the ways racism within medical schools and the health care system results in poorer quality of health care for minorities.

Can the type of job you have affect your health? Learn how low wages, paid leave, and other work factors can lead to health disparities.

Learn about the impact of geography on the health care in minority communities, including issues like lack of access to medical care and lack of "walkable" neighborhoods.

Having people from all racial and ethnic backgrounds in clinical trials helps to ensure that treatments are safe and effective for everyone.

Why people in minority groups may not trust the medical community, and how that impacts health care.

Learn how lower health screening rates in minority communities is having an impact on health outcomes, and find out what some are doing to improve the situation.

Rates of chronic conditions in the U.S. are higher in minority groups than in white populations. Learn more about the social and systemic causes for these health inequities.

Research shows certain racial and ethnic groups are sometimes treated differently in health care settings. Learn more about why this happens.

It's probably a good idea to skip that second glass of wine if you have diabetes, because new research suggests that having more than one drink daily raises your risk of high blood pressure.