The worldwide diabetes epidemic continues to worsen, with an estimated 366 million people struggling with the disease, 4.6 million deaths due to it each year, and annual health-care spending pegged at $465 billion.
It's long been known that obesity increases diabetes risk, but a new study finds that the amount of excess weight someone carries -- and how long it's carried -- can make that risk even higher.
Increasing your muscle mass can help lower your risk for type 2 diabetes, a new study suggests.
Intensive glucose-lowering treatment for people with type 2 diabetes doesn't reduce the risk of cardiovascular-related death and doctors need to be cautious about prescribing this type of treatment, a new study suggests.
A vaccine developed to prevent the progression of type 1 diabetes shows some promise, while another designed to alter insulin production fails, according to the results of two new studies.
Women who often work at night may face higher odds of developing type 2 diabetes, a new study suggests.
The last quarter century has seen a such an explosion in the incidence of diabetes that nearly 350 million people worldwide now struggle with the disease, a new British-American study reveals.
Dietary changes alone can yield the same benefits as changes in both diet and exercise in the first year after a person is diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, a new study contends.
Men who have type 2 diabetes in addition to obstructive sleep apnea seem to benefit from a regular exercise regimen, a new study has found.
People with diabetes who sleep poorly have higher blood glucose levels and a more difficult time controlling their disease, a new study shows.
Gastric bypass surgery has been known to improve blood sugar control, often sending people with type 2 diabetes into remission, but experts have long wondered exactly how that happens.
Nearly three out of 10 people who have diabetes don't even know they have the disease. Find out if you should get tested.
If you have diabetes, you're at risk for diabetic neuropathy. Though there are medicines to manage nerve pain, good blood sugar control is still the best medicine.
Controlling your type 2 diabetes well can cut your risk of dangerous complications. Working with your doctor - and following these tips - can help.
When people with diabetes smoke cigarettes, the results can be deadly. Quitting smoking is crucial for good blood sugar control. Try these tips to kick the habit.
Regular exercise is a must to help achieve blood sugar control if you have diabetes. Tai chi, an ancient Chinese meditative exercise, may help you do that.
If your child has some of these symptoms, they could be signs of diabetes. Also learn what raises your child's risk of the disease.
A nutritious, balanced diet is key for managing diabetes well. These tips can help you keep your blood sugar in check and appetite satisfied.
Depression is common if you have diabetes. But, the two can be a dangerous mix. Find out how depression can be treated.
From choosing the best blood glucose monitor to planning meals, your diabetes educator helps you manage the day-to-day aspects of your diabetes care.
People with diabetes often have to take insulin shots. Here are the answers to some common questions about insulin.
A diagnosis of diabetes used to be a recipe for a lifetime of no sugar and a rigid diet. Not so anymore. Find out the latest diet recommendations.
Poorly-managed diabetes can lead to kidney disease. Learn how you can help prevent diabetic nephropathy.
Learn how small changes in your daily routine can help ward off type 2 diabetes.
A diabetes diagnosis means you have a lot to learn about the disease - including sifting fact from fiction. Find the truths behind some common diabetes myths here.
Poorly-managed diabetes can lead to kidney disease. Learn how you can help prevent diabetic nephropathy.
A sick day management plan is crucial if you have diabetes. It can stop a mild illness from turning into a major health problem.
