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June 25, 2024

For diabetes patients, inhaled insulin is shown just as effective as injections and pumps

Most of the 38 million people living with diabetes in the U.S. use daily injections or insulin pumps to keep glucose at safe levels — but a new study suggests that inhalers could be just as effective.

June 10, 2024

Olympic athletes use diabetes glucose monitors to hone performance, training

Some Olympic athletes are using continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) to try to optimize their athletic performance. The market for CGMs is expected to grow significantly.

May 30, 2024

Ozempic and Wegovy could double as kidney disease treatment, study suggests

Semaglutide medications including Ozempic and Wegovy have been shown to reduce kidney failure risk and the risk of death among people with kidney disease and type 2 diabetes. Two doctors weighed in.

May 7, 2024

Eating yogurt could help prevent one common disease, according to the FDA

Some say that including yogurt in our diets could help keep diabetes at bay, a claim that gets no objection from the FDA. A nutritionist weighs in on the benefits.

May 5, 2024

8 important health stories to know about in case you missed them

As you look to the week ahead, check out some of the top recent stories in Health that you may have missed, or have been meaning to check out — here are 8 key developments.

May 3, 2024

Eating one type of fruit regularly could reduce diabetes risk in women, study suggests: 'Incredibly healthy'

A new study found a correlation between avocado consumption and reduced diabetes risk in Mexican adults. Several dietitians weigh in on the fruit's nutritional benefits.

April 19, 2024

Utah mom fights for her daughter’s access to discontinued diabetes medication: ‘Life-saving'

A Utah mother is fighting for her teen daughter’s access to diabetes medicine after it was discontinued. Alison Smart, plus other parents and medical experts, discussed the risks and options.

March 19, 2024

Creighton's Isaac Traudt monitors his glucose on the court to play college basketball with diabetes

Creighton basketball player Isaac Traudt was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at age four. Now, he will be playing in the opening game of the 2024 NCAA tournament

March 3, 2024

Obesity is ‘exploding,’ with more than 12% of people classified as obese worldwide, study finds: ‘Big trouble’

As of 2022, more than one billion people — 43% of adults — were living with obesity across the world, according to the NCD Risk Factor Collaboration, a global network of health scientists.

February 28, 2024

Ask a doctor: ‘Why am I always thirsty — and what should I do about it?'

There are many reasons people may be feeling unusually thirsty — and culprits to know about. Two doctors shared health insights into thirst and what to do about it.