People of South Asian descent may have a higher risk of type 2 diabetes than they might expect, even if they're not overweight. South Asians – people who are from or trace their ancestry to the Indian ...

When you control your diabetes, your entire body benefits -- including your kidneys. This pair of bean-shaped organs cleans your blood and does other important jobs. But if you have diabetes that’s ...

Oct. 31, 2024 -- Type 1 diabetes can develop at any age, making early screening crucial for those at risk. But how do we know who is at risk? When should we screen? And what steps can we take to ...

Blood sugar is your body’s main source of energy, but chronically elevated levels are the cause of diabetes, which can cause serious health problems. Knowing how to lower your blood sugar is not only ...

I learned I had diabetic retinopathy in 2004. Unfortunately, my diagnosis came a little too late, and I lost most of the vision in my right eye. Today, when I do advocacy work, I stress how important ...

How Does Tzield Work in Type 1 Diabetes? Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease in which your immune system mistakenly attacks and damages the beta cells in your pancreas. The beta cells produce ...