Common Syndrome May Boost Heart Risk
When the symptoms of metabolic syndrome combine, they can lead to heart disease or even death. But those with diabetes and high blood pressure may fa...
Condition Center: Diabetes
Baby's Gender May Bump up Mom's Diabetes Risk
Expecting moms face a list of possible health concerns, including the risk of developing diabetes during pregnancy. But for those having baby boys, t...
Got Diabetes? Quit Smoking, but Take Care
If you smoke, quit! If you're a smoker who has diabetes, however, you may need to more closely monitor your blood sugar after you quit.
What Swapping Sweet for Unsweet May Do for Your Health
A decision as simple as whether to add sugar to your coffee could have a long-term impact on your risk for one chronic health condition.
Strategies That May Keep Your Brain Sharp
Everybody gets older — not just the body, but also the brain. There are, however, some things you can do that may help keep your thought processes ...
An Aspirin a Day: Benefits and Risks
Aspirin use is surging among older adults. The question is whether that’s a good thing.
Diabetes, Depression, Dementia: How They May Be Linked
Diabetes and depression are both challenging yet common chronic diseases in the US. Together, they may pose an additional risk to mental health.
Another Possible Factor in Autism Risk
Many factors during pregnancy can affect a baby's development. Among those factors may be gestational diabetes, which could affect your baby's neurol...
Blues Legend B.B. King Hospitalized
Music icon B.B. King was taken to the hospital earlier this week with dehydration symptoms reportedly caused by his type 2 diabetes.
Another Option to Treat Diabetic Retinopathy
There's a new, FDA-approved treatment for diabetic retinopathy.
3 Major Changes in New Diabetes Guidelines
As medicine evolves, the health care community must keep up with the newest ideas. For patients with diabetes, some recent changes may be important.
Gestational Diabetes? Watch Your Weight
Lots of factors go into a patient's type 2 diabetes risk. New evidence suggests that gestational diabetes and weight changes could be among those fac...
How the Mediterranean Diet Might Help Your Heart
Wine, cheese, seafood and pasta — could this really be a heart-healthy diet? Actually, it could be. Called the Mediterranean diet, it includes fres...
Stopping Diabetes in Its Tracks — Before It Starts
Many Americans are on the path to developing diabetes, but it’s not too late to make a U-turn.
Common Food Additive Raises Health Concerns
Buying processed food might cost you more than what's on the price tag — it could cost you your good health.
Long-Acting Insulin Offers New Option for Diabetes Patients
Diabetes patients just got a more potent insulin option.
Dream on for Better Health
If you’re not getting at least seven hours of sleep a night, your health could be in danger.
Apple Watch App to Keep an Eye on Blood Sugar
Here’s a number: nearly 10 percent of the population has diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
