Diabetes - Page 28

November 27, 2018

Sugary drinks pose greater diabetes risk than other fructose-containing foods, study says

Drinking sweetened drinks -- like soda -- could increase your chance of developing a certain type of diabetes more than other fructose-containing foods, a recent study concluded.

November 22, 2018

Dr. Marc Siegel: Stuff the turkey, not yourself, to avoid diabetes

Enjoy Thanksgiving but resist the temptation to overeat -- it can contribute to weight gain that can lead to diabetes.

November 21, 2018

Global diabetes epidemic drives surge in insulin demand

A global diabetes epidemic is fuelling record demand for insulin but tens of millions will not get the injections they need unless there is a dramatic improvement in access and affordability, a new study concluded on Wednesday

October 15, 2018

Michigan boy, 6, raises $22G for diabetic service dog by selling pumpkins

A 6-year-old Michigan boy with Type 1 diabetes has exceeded his $20,000 fundraising goal after his pumpkin patch effort to raise money for a service dog went viral.

September 21, 2018

Pennsylvania girl with diabetes dies after blood sugar drops during sleepover, family says

A Pennsylvania community is mourning the death of a 10-year-old girl who was discovered unresponsive at a sleepover on Sunday morning.

August 30, 2018

FDA warns of serious genital infection linked to certain diabetes drugs

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on Wednesday a serious genital infection has been reported in patients taking a certain class of diabetes drugs, with one death and 11 others hospitalized.

July 18, 2018

Specially trained dog monitors girl's diabetes

Through a system of pawing and barking, Poppy alerts of potential trouble.

January 2, 2018

'Clear promise': Diabetes drug reversed memory loss in mice with Alzheimer's, researchers find

The drug developed for type 2 diabetes is a triple receptor that combines GLP-1, GIP and Glucagon, three biological molecules known as “growth factors.”

November 8, 2017

National Diabetes Month: Patti LaBelle reflects on diagnosis

Grammy winner and music icon Patti LaBelle was diagnosed with diabetes 22 years ago. Now she’s on a mission to spread awareness and education.

October 11, 2017

Child and teen obesity rates soar globally, WHO reports

The number of obese children and adolescents worldwide has jumped tenfold in the past 40 years and the rise is accelerating in low- and middle-income countries, especially in Asia, a major study said on Wednesday.