Diabetes

The FDA approved the new Dexcom continuous glucose monitor for anyone 18 and over who does not use insulin.

A promising study in 30 healthy volunteers showed red light therapy lowered blood sugar by nearly 30 percent — but whether it could help people with diabetes is not yet clear.

Reversing type 2 diabetes may be possible with weight loss, and gestational diabetes often subsides after pregnancy, but there’s no cure for type 1 diabetes. Learn more about the research behind these remission methods and what the future may hold.

From Ozempic burps to diarrhea and hair loss, we've got all the gory details on semaglutide (Ozempic) side effects.

Study reveals higher red meat consumption increases type 2 diabetes risk, but swapping with plant-based proteins like nuts, beans, or dairy can help.

Study reveals Ozempic (semaglutide) injections improve blood sugar control and promote weight loss in type 2 diabetes patients for up to 3 years.

Daily consumption of dark tea may help maintain healthy blood sugar levels and reduce prediabetes and diabetes risk.

Explore the benefits and side effects of metformin, a popular drug for type 2 diabetes. Learn about its impact on weight loss, gastrointestinal distress, and potential remedies for side effects.

Explore the benefits of swimming for people with diabetes, including improved metabolic health and blood sugar control. Learn how to manage potential risks like hypoglycemia and care for diabetes devices while swimming.

Explore the relationship between type 2 diabetes and celiac disease, their symptoms, diagnosis, and management. Learn about the impact of a gluten-free diet on both conditions.

The American Diabetes Association now recommends screening for sleep health in diabetes patients, highlighting the significant link between sleep disorders and diabetes. This change reflects growing evidence that poor sleep can contribute to diabetes development and make management more difficult.

Explore the potential benefits of fermented foods for diabetes management. While research is still preliminary, some studies suggest these foods may improve gut health, reduce inflammation, and aid in blood sugar control.

Explore the benefits of ultra-rapid insulins for managing type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Learn about the different types, their effectiveness, and how they can provide flexibility around mealtimes.

Learn about insulin allergies, their symptoms, and treatments. This article discusses the reality of insulin allergies in people with diabetes, how to diagnose them, and potential remedies.

People who go to bed late may lower their risk by changing unhealthy habits.

Explore how marriage can affect your health, particularly blood sugar levels. Learn about the surprising link between social health and physical health, and how even strained relationships can have positive effects.

Low weekly doses of semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic, may help reduce insulin dependence in people with type 1 diabetes.

Compounded semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, hasn’t been proved safe or effective for the treatment of diabetes or obesity.

Danuglipron, a new drug from Pfizer, could be the next blockbuster diabetes and weight loss drug, after competitors Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro.