Diabetes News & Features

April 17, 2023 — A new study published in Nature Medicine concludes that a surge in global type 2 diabetes cases was driven by three major dietary factors: insufficient intake of whole grains, excess consumption of refined rice and wheat, and overconsumption of processed meat.

March 17, 2023 — Having a higher level of caffeine in your blood could reduce body fat and the risk of type 2 diabetes, according to a new study published in BMJ Medicine.

March 17, 2023 — French pharmaceutical company Sanofi announced Thursday that it will cut the list price of its U.S. insulin drug, Lantus, by 78% and will cap the cost of the drug at $35 per month for people with private insurance, making it the third major insulin provider to cut costs for consumers.

March 14, 2023 — Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk will reduce the U.S. list prices of some of its most widely used insulin products by as much as 75%, the company announced Tuesday.

March 6, 2023 — New health data suggest that young people in America will live shortened, poor-quality lives due to increasing rates of obesity, diabetes, and high blood pressure. The researchers said the ever-escalating rate of health risks in young people should be a “call-to-action” and pointed to sedentary lifestyles contributing to the problems.

March 6, 2023 — Only about 1 in 10 of those who meet the criteria used the drugs in recent years. Also, the high prices for some of the drugs means they may put them out of reach as the first drug treatment for these patients.

March 1, 2023 — As of May 1, non-branded insulins will cost $25 a vial, and Lilly says it will immediately cap out-of-pocket costs at $35 per month.

February 7, 2023 — A study finds that blood sugar levels improved slightly as people transitioned into marriages or domestic partnerships and worsened slightly when they left those relationships.

Maintaining a healthy diet can be hard enough without worrying about diabetes. But with blood sugar to factor it, here are some tips for eating right with diabetes.

Your lifestyle has a huge impact on your blood sugar. Learn how making a few changes to your daily routine can help you manage the disease.

With type 2 diabetes, it’s vital to know the facts and communicate with your care team, especially when you face care disparities.

Find out if a good night's rest has any effect on blood sugar levels.

Information on diabetes management with fingersticks vs CGM.

Choosing the right plan can simplify meals and help you stay on track with a diabetes-friendly diet.

Diabetes can quietly damage your kidneys over time. Learn the warning signs and find out how to prevent or slow kidney disease.

Are you making these common missteps in your diabetes management? Learn how to avoid diabetes mistakes.

Regular eye exams are crucial to look for diabetic retinopathy. One of the country's leading eye specialists explains why.

Get a glimpse at day-to-day life with this condition.

Having type 2 diabetes doesn’t mean life is over -- it’s just different. See how one man made the changes for a healthy -- and happy -- life with the condition.

Type 2 diabetes affects over 400 million people worldwide, but right now there’s no cure. Here’s the latest promising research.

Learn about the ways racism within medical schools and the health care system results in poorer quality of health care for minorities.

Research shows certain racial and ethnic groups are sometimes treated differently in health care settings. Learn more about why this happens.

Rates of chronic conditions in the U.S. are higher in minority groups than in white populations. Learn more about the social and systemic causes for these health inequities.

Having people from all racial and ethnic backgrounds in clinical trials helps to ensure that treatments are safe and effective for everyone.

Why people in minority groups may not trust the medical community, and how that impacts health care.

Learn about the impact of geography on the health care in minority communities, including issues like lack of access to medical care and lack of "walkable" neighborhoods.

Learn how lower health screening rates in minority communities is having an impact on health outcomes, and find out what some are doing to improve the situation.

October 21, 2019 — The FDA granted a new use for diabetes drug Farxiga (dapagliflozin): to reduce the risk of hospitalization for heart failure in adults who have type 2 diabetes and established heart disease or risk factors for it.

Take a look at how the sweet stuff messes with your health, from head to toe.

When you have diabetes, your daily to-do list can seem overwhelming. Here are six things you can do to reduce or avoid burnout.

The grocery store may look different after a type 2 diabetes diagnosis, but nothing’s off limits as long as you pair and portion food in a balanced way.

Treating your type 2 diabetes with insulin? Learn the ins and outs of giving yourself daily injections.

Diabetes treatment is getting better every day. Here are some of the newest medications and devices, and what's in the pipeline for type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

Losing extra weight can help you manage your diabetes. But some weight loss moves are more helpful than others.

Expert picks for healthy snacks to eat when you’re watching your blood sugar and blood pressure.