Diabetes News

Merck & Co.’s Januvia and Janumet, which are popular diabetes drugs, could be contaminated with a substance that could cause cancer, the FDA said in an announcement on Tuesday.

Taking a brief walk after eating can help lower the risk of type 2 diabetes and heart problems, according to a recent study published in Sports Medicine.

Managing type 1 diabetes is never easy. But if you ask 16-year-old climbing star Katie Bone, she’ll tell you that she will never let this disease get in the way of her goals.

Walking 10,000 steps per day may reduce the risk of death for those that have trouble regulating their blood sugar, according to the findings from a new study of almost 1,700 American adults with prediabetes or diabetes.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says the state government will manufacture its own low-cost insulin to make the drug more affordable for residents.

About half of adults 65 and older have above-normal blood sugar levels that put them in the prediabetes category. Although that is a signal to improve your eating habits and get more exercise, researchers say only a small percentage of the group will develop diabetes.

A drug recently approved for type 2 diabetes in the United States is also very effective for treating obesity and has shown better weight loss than any previous medication, according to results from a new clinical trial.

A new study suggests type 2 diabetes is linked to memory and thinking problems, and it's because the disease makes the brain age faster.

Maryland Governor Signs Bill to Limit Insulin Costs May 19, 2022 -- Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan signed legislation this week to limit insulin costs for people living with diabetes, according to The Baltimore Sun.House Bill 1397, also known as the Insulin Cost Reduction Act, sets a monthly co-payment cap of $30 for a 30-day supply of insulin for those on state-regulated commercial health insurance plans. It will apply to all insurance policies issued or renewed in Maryland for 2023.“Maryland has been a national leader in making prescription drugs more accessible and affordable to its residents,” Maryland Delegate

An analysis of multiple studies finds going vegan may help people with diabetes lose weight and lower blood sugar -- even better than following the Mediterranean diet.

The cost of insulin for patients with insurance ranges from $334 to $1,000 a month.

A new clinical trial is using digital tools to teach underserved communities how to keep type 2 diabetes in check.

Subsidiary of organization formed to supply generic drugs to hospitals branches out to retail drugs with support from health plans

New recommendations from the American College of Sports Medicine say all individuals with type 2 diabetes should engage in regular physical activity and reduce sedentary time.

The Omnipod 5 automatically adjusts insulin levels based on individual settings and predictive technology.

New research suggests an "artificial pancreas" system may beat standard treatment in controlling the blood sugar disease in young children.

Fewer than 1 in 5 in the U.S. meet targets for blood sugar, blood pressure, and lipids.

Researchers have discovered a second hormone that could be a new target for treating diabetes.

Democrats seek to bolster chances for passage of a law addressing drug prices with a new report, which quotes a Novo Nordisk employee saying “all I want for Christmas” is an insulin price hike.

“When you eat matters for determining… blood sugar levels, which are relevant for night workers as they typically eat at night" and may be at greater risk for diabetes.

This number is expected to increase over the coming years, leading experts calling for effective intervention strategies and prevention care

Although the primary focus of clinical burnout has been health care professionals -- with good reason -- a new model suggests adding the patient could improve chronic condition outcomes.

Device using a foot platform and voice-command smartphone app allows patients to take photos of the bottoms of their feet and digitally transmit them.

The POGO Automatic system eliminates the need to carry lancets and test strips.

Diabetic retinopathy, a complication that can eventually lead to sight loss, found in nearly half of young adults with type 2 diabetes.