Many people with diabetes – even those using the latest technology – struggle with high blood sugar after eating. We spoke with experts for tips on how to minimize those stubborn glucose spikes. We’ve ...

Type 1 diabetes occurs when the body's immune system destroys cells in the pancreas that produce insulin, which is needed to convert sugar (glucose) from food into energy for most of the body’s cells.

Exposure to bright light at night can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by up to 67%, a study reported. That’s because nighttime light causes disruptions in the body’s circadian rhythms, ...

COVID-19 vaccines are being distributed in the United States and in many parts of the world. We’re here to answer questions for people with diabetes. Are the vaccines safe? How do the vaccines work ...

U.S. News & World Report has released its 2025 list of best diets, including top-ranked diets for people with diabetes. The list includes nutritious eating patterns such as the Mediterranean diet, the ...

Teens with type 1 in the UK showed significant improvement in a new study, after switching from standard insulin pump and continuous glucose monitoring to a fully closed loop insulin delivery system ...

Discover ways to reduce your risk for cardiovascular complications like heart attack and stroke. Read more about ways to prevent or minimize gastrointestinal issues related to diabetes such as ...

For years, people with diabetes have sought out an accurate way to measure glucose without the need for fingersticks or fluid samples. Here’s a look at the latest in research and development of ...

Ever heard someone explain diabetes with a frustrating level of simplicity? “You’ll have on-target blood sugars as long as you eat right, exercise, and take your medicine." If only it were that easy, ...

The insulin pump has come a long way since the first prototypes were developed in the 1960s. James S. Hirsch explores the riveting history of this integral piece of technology and shares his own ...

Understanding the percentage of time a person spends with their blood glucose in a target range can help those with diabetes live a better life. What exactly is time in range, and why does it matter?

Incretins are a medication class that can help people lower blood glucose, lose weight, and improve heart or kidney risk. Incretin-based drugs, often referred to in short as incretins, are a type of ...