March 23, 2016 Sleep-deprived teens may have more diabetes risk factors Teens who sleep less than eight hours at night are more likely to have fat around the midsection and to be resistant to insulin, which can eventually lead to type 2 diabetes, according to a new study.
March 22, 2016 New diabetes patch analyzes sweat to detect blood sugar levels A stick-on patch that tracks, and even regulates, blood sugar levels could be used by people with diabetes one day, according to a new study
March 22, 2016 US heart disease rates decline Over the last 40 years, heart disease rates have dropped in the U.S. overall, but the changes varied widely by region, with the highest rates of the disease shifting from the Northeast to the South, researchers say.
March 17, 2016 In sweet-toothed Britain, sugary soda levy may have limited impact With its surprise move to tax sugary drinks, Britain joins several Western countries battling a key suspect in rising rates of obesity and diabetes, but health and industry experts say the levy is limited and its effect may be small.1
March 17, 2016 Dr. Phil's medical condition: 'People need to get over the shame' Dr. Phil McGraw has helped hundreds of people through challenging times. But for years, he has struggled with his own health issue, Type 2 diabetes. He sits down with Dr. Manny to talk about life with the chronic condition
March 17, 2016 Healthy heart may also mean healthy brain If you eat right, exercise and take care of your heart, you may also be doing good things for your brain, a U.S. study suggests.
March 17, 2016 Air pollution not just bad for your lungs Exposure to air pollution for just a month or two may still be enough to increase the risk of developing diabetes, especially for obese people, a recent U.S. study suggests.
March 10, 2016 Years of taking popular diabetes drug tied to risk of B12 deficiency People taking metformin, a common type 2 diabetes medication, for several years may be at heightened risk of vitamin B12 deficiency and anemia, according to a new analysis of long-term data.
March 9, 2016 Service dog saves sleeping boy with type 1 diabetes A loyal service dog saved his 7-year-old ward when the boy’s blood sugar levels dropped quickly while he was sleeping.
