High Blood Pressure Linked to Stroke Risk in Young Adults
New research shows that high blood pressure is likely responsible for the increasing rate of stroke in younger adults, especially Black young adults…
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A freelance health writer and editor based in Wisconsin, Phillips has a degree from Harvard University. He is a former Editorial Assistant for Diabetes Self-Management and has years of experience covering diabetes and related health conditions. Phillips writes on a variety of topics, but is especially interested in the intersection of health and public policy.
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Higher-Intensity Exercise Improves Mobility in Peripheral Arterial Disease
While it can be painful, faster walking is more beneficial for people with this condition than slower walking, according to a new study…
Kidney Specialists Reluctant to Recommend Plant-Based Diets Despite Benefits
Healthcare providers who treat kidney disease often don’t recommend plant-based diets to patients due to concerns about patient acceptance, according to a new survey…
Fasting Glucose and Waist Size Predict Risk of Diabetes Complications
These two factors were linked to the risk of outcomes including death, cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, and eye problems in a new study…
Better Hospital Treatments Linked to Drop in COVID-19 Deaths
As the pandemic raged through 2020, improvements in care for hospitalized patients led to a lower death rate, a new study indicates…
Family Meals Linked to Social and Health Benefits in Adolescents
A new study finds that shared meals are essential to getting the full health benefits of a Mediterranean diet, including potentially a lower obesity risk…
Stem Cell Therapy Shows Promise for Foot Ulcer Treatment
Non-healing foot ulcers can lead to amputation in people with diabetes, but a new treatment may help prevent this outcome…
Cardiovascular Disease Remains Leading Cause of Death in Type 2
A new study shows that cardiovascular conditions account for about two-thirds of deaths in people with type 2 diabetes…
Food Choices Linked to Bacterial Role in Gut Inflammation
Specific foods and nutrients are tied to levels of bacteria in your gut that reduce inflammation and protect the gut lining, according to a new study…
High Glucose Linked to Beta Cell Dysfunction in Type 2
In a group of people who took only metformin for their type 2 diabetes, higher blood glucose was linked to pancreatic beta cell dysfunction — highlighting the need to preserve pancreatic function…
Exercise and Dietary Habits in Midlife May Affect Health in Older Age
New research based on a long-running study shows that diet and exercise habits in midlife are linked to whether seniors develop certain chronic health problems…
One Vaccine Dose May Protect People Who Had COVID-19
People who have recovered from the viral infection may only need one dose of the approved two-dose regimen for the most common vaccines, according to a new study…
More Protein in Diet May Improve Bone Health in Older Adults
A new study shows that older adults who consume the most protein are at lowest risk for certain bone fractures…
Drinking Wine in Moderation May Help Prevent Cataracts
In a new study, moderate wine consumption was linked to the lowest risk for cataract surgery compared with other amounts or types of alcohol…
Moderate Processed Meat Intake Linked to Higher Death Risk
Even a couple of servings of processed meat each week can have harmful health effects, a new study finds…
High Body Fat Linked to Lower Exercise Capacity in Type 2
How much body fat a person had was a stronger predictor of heart and lung function during exercise than more traditional predictors, according to a new study…
Eating Out Frequently Linked to Higher Risk of Death
New research shows that eating meals not prepared at home on a regular basis is tied to a higher rate of overall death, as well as death from cancer…
Dutch Healthy Diet May Reduce Depression Risk With Diabetes
This eating pattern was found to have substantial mental health benefits compared with other diets in people with diabetes…
New Insulin and Pramlintide Combination Improves Blood Glucose in Type 1
A premixed blend of the two drugs was an effective alternative to separate injections in newly released study results…
Higher Protein Intake Doesn’t Improve Muscle Strength in Middle Aged Adults
Eating more protein than the basic recommended amount didn’t boost muscle mass or strength in a new study…
Black Americans Face Increased Risk of Death From Diabetes
Black people are the group with the highest risk of death linked to diabetes in each of the 30 largest U.S. cities, according to a new study…
Physical Inactivity Tied to High Burden of Disease and Death Worldwide
Not getting enough movement accounts for over 7% of all deaths around the world, according to a new study…
Vegetable Intake May Boost Muscle Function
Dietary intake of nitrate, a substance found in vegetables, was linked to better muscle function in a new study…
Flu Shot May Lower Cardiovascular Death Risk
In a recent analysis, researchers found that getting a flu shot was linked to a lower risk of death in people with cardiovascular disease…
Highly Processed Foods Linked to Cardiovascular Disease
Not surprisingly, eating ultra-processed foods was linked to a higher risk for cardiovascular disease in a new study…
Diabetic Ketoacidosis Hospital Readmission Isn’t Uncommon in Type 1
Adults with type 1 diabetes who were hospitalized for diabetic ketoacidosis were back in the hospital within a month in about 1 in 5 cases, a new study finds…
Social Deprivation Linked to Foot Complications in Type 2
While the link between the two might not be intuitive, researchers found in a new study that people with fewer social connections were more likely to develop diabetic foot disease…
Jardiance May Reduce the Need for Carb Counting in Type 1
This type 2 drug was found to allow certain people with type 1 to ease up on carbohydrate counting without experiencing worse blood glucose control…
Adverse Outcomes in Pregnancy Still Common With Diabetes
A new study confirms that women with type 1 or type 2 diabetes face a higher risk of certain pregnancy complications…
Caffeine Found to Help Burn Fat Most During Afternoon Exercise
A new study shows that to get the maximum fat-burning support from caffeine, consuming it and exercising in the afternoon works best…
Carbohydrate Quality Linked to Lung Cancer Risk
While certain forms of carbohydrate reduce the risk of lung cancer, poor-quality carbohydrates increase this risk, according to a new study…
Diabetes Control Linked to Dental Cavities in Type 2
Blood glucose control was linked to the risk of developing dental cavities in people with type 2 diabetes, according to a new study…
Decline in Exercise Linked to Signs of Depression During Pandemic
New research finds that a drop in exercise since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic was strongly linked to an increase in depression risk in younger adults…
High Blood Glucose Predicts Severe COVID-19 Better Than Diabetes
While diabetes is considered a risk factor for severe COVID-19, having high blood glucose was actually a more significant factor in a new study…
High Risk for COVID-19 Complications Seen in Children With Poorly Controlled Type 1
New research shows that compared with children whose type 1 diabetes is well controlled, those with poor control have about ten times the rate of complications and death if they develop COVID-19…
Diet During Mother’s Pregnancy Linked to Children’s Body Weight
A new study suggests that what a pregnant woman eats may have a lasting impact on her child’s body weight…
Type 2 Diabetes Linked to Increased Risk of Parkinson’s
Both genetic markers and real-world observations suggest that people with type 2 diabetes are at higher risk for this neurological condition, according to a new analysis…
Cardiovascular Risk in Young Adults Predicts Later Cognitive Decline
A new analysis shows that your cardiovascular health as a younger adult may have an impact on your cognitive health decades later…
SGLT2 Inhibitors Likely Not Cost-Effective As Main Type 2 Treatment
A new study finds that when used as the primary glucose-lowering treatment for type 2, the benefits of these drugs probably don’t justify their cost…
Risk of Frailty Linked to Glucose Control in Older People With Type 2
While all people are at higher risk for being frail as they age, this risk is especially high in those with type 2 diabetes with poorer glucose control, according to a new study…
Diabetes Linked to Higher Risk of Blood Cancers
A new study shows that people with diabetes are at modestly higher risk for blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma…
Half of COVID-19 Patients Experience Depression Months Later
The long-term mental health impact of the viral infection may be more damaging than was previously suspected, according to a new study…
COVID-19 Vaccine Reactions in Women Explained
In a recent podcast episode, a professor explains why women react to COVID-19 vaccines, and the viral infection itself, differently from men…
Type 2 and Obesity Linked to Lower Bone Strength in Men
A new study sheds light on why people with type 2 diabetes tend to have higher bone density, but also a higher risk of fractures…
Food Insecurity Reduces Weight Loss Impact in Study
Not having reliable access to nutritious foods made it more difficult to lose weight as part of a structured program, a new study shows…
British COVID-19 Variant Threatens Spike in Cases in United States
A more contagious viral variant may lead to a new surge in COVID-19 cases in coming weeks, even as vaccinations continue to ramp up…
COVID-19 Increases Risk of Death With Diabetic Ketoacidosis
People hospitalized for diabetic ketoacidosis were much more likely to die if they tested positive for COVID-19 in a recent study…
Immunotherapy Treatment Delays Type 1 Diagnosis in Long Follow-Up
In a new study, an investigational drug treatment was found to have a lasting effect on delaying the onset of type 1 diabetes…
Reduced-Carbohydrate, High-Protein Diet Shows Benefits in Type 2
People who followed this diet had better glucose control and reported feeling full longer in a small new study…
Severe Allergic Reactions to COVID-19 Vaccines Found to Be Rare
A new study finds that severe reactions to the first two approved COVID-19 vaccines in the United States are both very uncommon and short in duration…
Meat Consumption Linked to Diabetes and Heart Disease
Higher meat consumption is related to a number of health conditions, including diabetes, according to a recent analysis…
Long-Acting Insulin Linked to Lower Hypoglycemia Risk in Older Adults With Type 2
Compared with NPH insulin, long-acting insulin analogs were tied to a lower risk of severe or sudden hypoglycemia…
Air Pollution Linked to Type 2 Risk, But Exercise May Help
A new study finds that even in highly polluted areas, exercise can limit the risk of developing type 2 diabetes…
Too Many Older Adults May Be Taking Daily Aspirin
It’s likely that too many older people are taking aspirin regularly, while not enough are taking statins, according to a new study…
Good Diet May Limit Poor Effect of Sitting on Glucose Levels
While prolonged sitting can raise blood glucose, a good diet may help limit this effect, a new study finds…
Gout Linked to Both Longstanding Obesity and Weight Gain in Adults
This potentially painful type of arthritis is more likely to occur in people with persistent obesity or who gained weight, a new study finds…
Diet With High Glycemic Index Tied to Cardiovascular Disease
In countries around the world, eating foods that contain easily digestible carbohydrates was tied to a higher major cardiovascular events and death in a new study…
New Diabetes Cases Drop in Rich Countries
Only a few areas of the developed world had an increase in new diabetes cases, including the U.S. Northwest, according to a new study…
Long-Term Air Pollution Exposure Linked to Hospitalizations
Hospital admissions for cardiovascular or respiratory problems among older adults were higher in those with greater long-term exposure to certain air pollutants…
Many Americans Have Delayed or Skipped Medical Care Due to Pandemic
More than one-third of Americans, including many with serious health conditions, have gone without recommended care during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study…
Heart Benefits Seen With SGLT2 Inhibitors, GLP-1 Receptor Agonists
These diabetes drugs offer protection against cardiovascular disease regardless of whether people also take insulin, a new analysis shows…
Women With Type 1 Have Shorter Reproductive Window: Study
While many women with type 1 diabetes can safely carry a pregnancy to term, their opportunity to do so may be more limited, a new study shows…
Many Rural Americans Live in Pharmacy ‘Desert’ With Limited Vaccine Access
The push to give people access to COVID-19 vaccines is complicated by the fact that in many areas of rural America, there are few if any pharmacies…
Metformin Linked to More Severe Neuropathy Pain
In a new study, taking metformin for a long period was linked to lower vitamin B12 and, perhaps as a result, more severe pain from diabetic neuropathy…
U.S. Vaccine Supply Timeline Gets Accelerated
The U.S. supply of COVID-19 vaccines is currently on track to be enough for every adult in the country by the end of May…
COVID-19 Variant Can Cause Repeat Infections, Scientists Warn
A virus variant that emerged in Brazil has now spread to at least 20 countries and can infect people who already had COVID-19…
Diabetes Risk Awareness Not Linked to Behavioral Changes
Even when they were aware of a heightened risk for diabetes, participants in a new study made few lifestyle changes to actually reduce that risk…
Timing of Physical Activity Linked to Cardiovascular Health in Type 2
Bouts of exercise at any time of day were beneficial to cardiovascular health, but there were greater benefits at certain times, according to a new study…
Plant Protein Intake Linked to Reduced Dementia, Cardiovascular Risk
Compared with animal protein, getting more protein from plant sources in your diet was linked to multiple benefits in a new study…
Inhaled Insulin Improves A1C, Reduces Body Weight
In a new study, inhaled insulin was effective and didn’t cause weight gain compared with an injected form of insulin…
Testosterone Therapy Linked to Lower Type 2 Risk in Men
In a study group of overweight or obese men, taking testosterone was found to help prevent or even reverse type 2 diabetes…
Flu Shot May Reduce COVID-19 Infection Risk
Even if you haven’t yet gotten a COVID-19 vaccine, your flu shot may be offering you some protection against the viral infection, a new study suggests…
Doctor’s Gender Plays Role in Cardiac Care for Women
A new report from the Journal of the American College of Cardiology suggests that women may get better care from a doctor who is also a woman…
Exercise Beats Testosterone for Blood Vessel Health in Men
Regular exercise helped men maintain healthier blood vessels in a recent study, while a testosterone cream wasn’t helpful…
Even Mild COVID-19 Cases Linked to Lasting Symptoms
Many people who develop a mild case of COVID-19 suffer from ongoing problems like fatigue or loss of taste and smell, a new study shows…
Heavy Coffee Consumption Linked to Increased Cholesterol
People who drink five to six cups of coffee daily tend to have increased levels of certain blood lipids, a new study shows…
New Data on Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients With Diabetes
A new study finds that about one in five people with diabetes who are hospitalized with COVID-19 die within 28 days…
High-Fat Diet Not Linked to Diabetes Risk
While a diet high in fat may have other harmful health effects, it doesn’t seem to raise the risk of type 2 diabetes, according to a new analysis…
Artificial Pancreas “Dashboard” Proposed to Help Manage Numbers
Right now, there is no standard reporting system for hybrid closed-loop systems — something a pair of researchers would like to change…
Substance Use Linked to Premature Cardiovascular Disease
Alcohol, tobacco and recreational drug use were all found to increase the risk of heart disease in younger people in a new study…
Prediabetes Linked to Cognitive Decline in Study
You don’t need to have diabetes to experience a higher risk of cognitive problems linked to elevated blood glucose, according to a new study…
Alcohol and Red Meat Linked to Higher Colon Cancer Risk
In a new analysis, heavy alcohol use and a high red meat intake were tied to a higher risk of colon cancer, while a higher fiber or yogurt intake was tied to a lower risk…
U.S. Life Expectancy Fell in 2020 Due to COVID-19
New data shows just how deadly COVID-19 has been on a large scale in the United States…
Older Adults With Diabetes and Sleep Apnea Experience Less Mood Disturbance
When it comes to mood and functioning, older people with diabetes and obstructive sleep apnea do better than their younger counterparts, a recent study shows…
Nordic Walking Improves Fitness in People With Obesity
This type of aerobic exercise, done under supervision, led to improved aerobic fitness and muscle strength…
Metabolic Syndrome Linked to Worse COVID-19 Outcomes
A combination of diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity was better at predicting worse outcomes than any of the individual conditions in a new study…
Mediterranean Diet May Improve Memory in Older Age
Older people who followed certain elements of a Mediterranean diet had better cognitive function in a new study…
Ozempic Linked to Major Weight Loss in Obesity
This injectable diabetes drug also appears to be very effective for weight loss in people without diabetes…
Higher COVID-19 Death Risk Seen in Middle Age With Type 2 Diabetes
A new study supports the idea that people with diabetes should be a priority category for COVID-19 vaccines…
Drinking Coffee Linked to Lower Risk of Heart Failure
Only caffeinated coffee was beneficial in reducing the risk of heart failure, according to a new study…
Obesity a Major Factor in Type 2 Diabetes
Up to half of type 2 cases are tied to obesity, primarily in women, according to a recent study…
Egg Consumption Tied to Cardiovascular Disease in Study
Dietary cholesterol may be the culprit in the higher risks of disease and death tied to egg consumption in a new study…
Most Americans Plan to Continue Preventive Measures After Pandemic
According to the results of a recent survey, many people plan to carry on with some COVID-19 preventive practices indefinitely…
Most U.S. Adults Not Eating Enough Vegetables
Newly released survey results show that most adults in the United States aren’t eating enough of them — and fruit intake even appears to have dropped significantly in recent years…
Hypoglycemia Discussion May Be Lacking at Doctor Appointments
A new study finds that even though many patients fear low blood glucose, doctors don’t ask many questions about it…
COVID-19 Linked to New Diabetes Cases
Diabetes seems to be developing more often in people with COVID-19, according to a new study as well as anecdotal reports…
Fewer Calories Consumed in Low-Fat Vegan vs. Keto Diet
When people aren’t restricting calories, they consume fewer of them on a low-fat vegan diet than a low-carb veto diet, a new study finds…
Glucose Fluctuation Tied to COVID-19 Death Risk
Researchers found that patients who died of COVID-19 had greater volatility in glucose levels early in their hospital stay…
White Bread Tied to Cardiovascular Disease and Death
Unlike whole grains, consuming white bread was tied to cardiovascular events like heart attacks and strokes in a recent analysis…
Aerobic and Morning Exercise Best for Preventing Hypoglycemia in Type 1
When comparing different forms of exercise, researchers found that aerobic activity reduced hypoglycemia most in people with type 1 diabetes…
Time-Restricted Diet Effective for Weight Loss
A new study highlights a strategy that may be effective for weight loss: restricting the amount of time during the day in which you eat…
“Green” Mediterranean Diet May Reduce Liver Fat
A Mediterranean diet that’s high in green plants may be especially good for people with diabetes, who often see fatty liver disease go undetected…
Opioid Prescriptions for Neuropathy Raise Concerns
Even though prescriptions for these pain medications have gone down, their continued use isn’t supported by clinical guidelines for treating neuropathic pain…
Ethnic Differences Seen in Diabetes Characteristics
A new analysis identifies a few major patterns in diabetes characteristics, and finds that these patterns vary in different ethnic groups…
Group Setting Helps Weight-Loss Programs Succeed
In a new study, people who took part in group-based programs lost more weight than those who got individual counseling…
Fried Foods Linked to Heart Disease Risk
A new study shows that fried food intake is tied to a higher risk of serious forms of heart disease, along with events like a heart attack or stroke…
Vitamin D Improves Glucose Control After Knee Replacement
While vitamin D is best known for its role in bone health, it also appears to play an important role in glucose regulation…
Bariatric Surgery Can Be Long-Term Type 2 Diabetes “Cure”
A new study shows that gastric bypass and related surgeries can lead to long-term resolution of type 2 diabetes…
Afternoon Exercise May Be Best for Blood Glucose
Men with a high risk for diabetes had better glucose control when they exercised in the afternoon, a new study finds…
Diabetes Linked to Earlier Coronary Artery Disease in Women
Having diabetes appears to accelerate the development of a dangerous form of heart disease known as coronary artery disease in women…
Vitamin D Deficiency Tied to Higher COVID-19 Risk
Even after controlling for other factors known to increase the risk of developing COVID-19, being deficient in vitamin D was tied to a higher risk…
Metformin Tied to Reduced Death Risk From COVID-19
In a racially diverse study population, people with diabetes who took the drug metformin were less likely to die of COVID-19…
Exercise Doesn’t Fix Heart Risk From Obesity
A new study suggests that when it comes to heart health, exercise can’t protect you if your body weight remains dangerously high…
Biden Freezes Rule on Insulin at Community Health Centers
The new rule would have required community health centers to pass 100% of discounts on to patients, potentially making them lose money…
Retina Scan Results Tied to Cognitive Function in Type 1 Diabetes
A new study is the latest evidence that when diabetes causes changes in your blood vessels, it can take a toll on your cognitive performance…
Saccharin Doesn’t Change Glucose Tolerance in Healthy Adults
In a short-term study, participants who consumed the maximum daily allowance of the artificial sweetener didn’t show any changes in their glucose metabolism or gut bacteria…
COVID-19 Vaccines Likely to Protect Against New Virus Variants
With new, more infectious variants of the coronavirus spreading, currently available vaccines are likely to be protective and may help prevent future mutations in the virus…
Jardiance Improves Outcomes in Heart Failure Without Diabetes
In a new study, this diabetes drug was shown to cause improvements in measured outcomes and quality of life in people with a form of heart failure…
Regular Exercise Tied to Mental Health Benefits
A new study shows that when it comes to mental health benefits form exercise, doing it regularly is more important than how fit you are…
Wide Range in Preferences for Digital Monitoring in Diabetes
People with diabetes are more willing to adopt potentially intrusive forms of digital monitoring if they can be justified by health benefits, according to a new study…
Drug Found to Aid Weight Loss in Type 2 Diabetes
In a new study, the drug bimagrumab led to substantial reductions in body weight in people with type 2 diabetes…
Vinegar May Reduce Fasting Glucose Levels in Type 2 Diabetes
Taking vinegar as a dietary supplement may have numerous health benefits, according to a new study…
Sugar Type Determines Response to Hunger
Your body responds with different hunger-suppressing signals in response to different types of sugar, according to a new study…
Rheumatoid Arthritis Disease Activity Tied to Diabetes Risk
Chronic inflammation due to arthritis may lead to a higher diabetes risk, although experts still don’t understand all the processes involved…
Low-Carb Diets Lead to Greater Remission of Type 2 Diabetes
Compared with a standard diet, participants in studies who followed a low-carbohydrate diet had a higher rate of achieving blood glucose goals after six months…
Glucose Tolerance in Gestational Diabetes May Predict Later Diabetes
Gestational diabetes is a risk factor for diabetes later on, and some common tests of glucose tolerance during pregnancy can help predict this future risk…
Exercise Reduces Cardiovascular Risk From Controlled Hypertension
Even people who get their hypertension under control are at a higher risk for cardiovascular events than people without hypertension, but exercise can reduce this risk…
Gut Bacteria Composition Tied to Diabetes Risk
In a large study, researchers found that the makeup of a person’s intestinal bacteria is closely tied to whether they have markers of several health conditions, including diabetes…
Strength Training Shows Benefits in Older Men and Women
By some measures, older women can gain as much muscle mass and strength from resistance training as men do…
Pandemic Has Taken Indirect Toll on Heart Health
Two studies show that both around the world and in the United States, the COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on heart health by changing how people access care…
COVID-19: Are Two Masks Better Than One?
While layering more than one mask may be beneficial, at a certain point the benefits can disappear if it becomes difficult to breathe…
Doctors Answer Questions About the COVID-19 Vaccine
We spoke to a virologist and an endocrinologist who should get vaccinated and when, and why some people with diabetes might be hesitant to do so…
Many COVID-19 Survivors in Wuhan Have Lingering Problems
A new study of people hospitalized in the first COVID-19 outbreak shows long-term health concerns associated with the infection…
Expanding Insulin Access: Many Policy Options
In a position statement, the Endocrine Society lists ways that lawmakers and others can help make insulin more affordable…
COVID-19 Herd Immunity Unlikely This Year
It’s doubtful that enough people will be vaccinated by the end of the year to stop the spread of the viral infection, experts say…
Report Calls for Action to Reduce Impact of Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals
Found in many plastics, these chemicals have been linked to diabetes, obesity and infertility…
FDA Gives Diabetic Kidney Disease Drug Priority Review
A new drug from Bayer is one step closer to being approved to treat kidney disease in people with diabetes…
COVID-19 Vaccine Guidelines Puzzle Some With Type 1 Diabetes
Current guidance from the CDC puts people with type 1 diabetes at a lower priority than those with type 2…
New Recall of Extended-Release Metformin Announced
Following several metformin recalls in 2020, the new year is seeing its first voluntary recall due to concerns about possible contamination…
Black People With Type 1, COVID-19 at Higher Risk for DKA
A huge racial gap was seen in cases of this serious complication when people with type 1 diabetes developed COVID-19…
People Without Symptoms May Account for Over Half of COVID-19 Spread
According to a new study, it’s likely that the COVID-19 virus is spread mostly before people develop symptoms, or in people who never develop them…
Chronic Kidney Disease Often Progresses Quickly With Diabetes
In a new study, a sizable share of people diagnosed with diabetic kidney disease saw their condition worsen within just two years…
Exercise Increases Time in Range in Type 1 Diabetes
A new study shows that despite the volatility in blood glucose levels that come with exercise in some people, the overall benefit of exercise on blood glucose control is clear…
Eating Fish May Help Prevent Type 1 Diabetes in Adults With Autoantibodies
A new study finds that in adults with a well known risk for type 1 diabetes, consuming fish may help delay its development…
New COVID Strain: What to Know
A new, potentially more contagious strain of the virus that causes COVID-19 has been identified so far in five U.S. states…
Diabetic Eye Disease Linked to Worse Outcomes in COVID-19
A recent study looked at one group of people with diabetes in particular: those who experience a complication called diabetic retinopathy (eye disease)…
Metformin Recalls Exploded in 2020
While many different extended-release metformin products were recalled in 2020, no immediate-release products have been recalled recently…
COVID-19 Threatens Access to Care for Millions With Diabetes
A new survey from the American Diabetes Association (ADA) shows an unprecedented crisis in diabetes care due to the pandemic…
American Diabetes Association Tackles Financial Hardship in 2021 Standards of Care
The leading U.S. diabetes organization is giving doctors new guidance on addressing patients’ financial and social barriers…
Glucose Levels Tied to Heart Attack Outcomes
In people without diabetes, higher blood glucose is associated with worse heart attack outcomes, according to a new study…
Glucose Control in Hospital Tied to COVID-19 Outcomes
Good blood glucose control was linked to better outcomes for COVID-19 patients in a new study…
New Type 1 Diabetes Screening Program Launched by JDRF
The leading type 1 diabetes research organization is offering autoantibody tests to the general public for the first time…
Cocoa Component Found to Improve Cognitive Health
In a study of healthy adults, flavanols from cocoa increased blood oxygenation and mental performance…
Kidney Disease Progression Related to Depression in Type 1
In a large study of people with type 1 diabetes, those with depression saw worse progression of kidney disease…
Increased Mortality in Type 2 Diabetes Not Blamed on Severe Hypoglycemia
While episodes of very low blood glucose are linked to a recent rise in deaths, they don’t seem to be driving that increase, according to a new study…
Statin Side Effects May Be Related to Placebo Effect
Most reported side effects from taking statins also occurred in people taking inactive pills, a new study finds…
CPAP for Sleep Apnea Tied to Lower Glucose Levels in Diabetes
A new study suggests that untreated sleep apnea can raise blood glucose levels in people with diabetes…
Statins Tied to Lower COVID-19 Death Risk in People With Diabetes
These popular cholesterol-lowering drugs appear to have a beneficial side effect in people hospitalized with the viral infection…
Medicare Proposes Expanding CGM Coverage
A proposed new rule from the federal program would expand the covered uses of continuous glucose monitoring systems…
Type 2 Diabetes Tied to Dementia, But Metformin May Help
Two new studies highlight the risk of cognitive decline associated with diabetes, along one possible way to avoid it…
Getting Ready for World Diabetes Day 2020
Despite the ongoing pandemic, there are a number of ways to participate in this global awareness campaign…
Heartburn Drugs Tied to Type 2 Diabetes
In a new study, regular use of some of the most common medications for acid reflux was associated with a significantly higher diabetes risk…
Hot Baths May Improve Glucose Control in Type 2 Diabetes
A new study shows that people with type 2 diabetes who take hot baths more often have improved health outcomes…
Diabetes Risk Based More on Body Weight Than Genes, Study Finds
While both your genes and your body weight influence whether you get type 2 diabetes, new research shows that those at highest risk weigh the most…
Dietary Patterns Tied to New Diabetes Cases
A recent study demonstrates how an unhealthy diet is connected to obesity and newly diagnosed diabetes…
New Type 1 Diabetes Cases Increase During Pandemic
A new study finds that at some locations, more children and teens were diagnosed with type 1 diabetes during the pandemic’s peak than in previous years…
Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Shown to Raise COVID-19 Death Risk
In two new studies, researchers looked at factors affecting the risk of death from COVID-19 in a hospital setting…
Managing Diabetes While Hospitalized for COVID-19: Insights From Experience
Looking at 200 COVID-19 patients with severe hyperglycemia, doctors developed a protocol shared in a new article…
Survey Shows Severe Economic Impact of COVID-19 on People With Diabetes
According to the American Diabetes Association, 1 in 3 people with diabetes who were working before the pandemic have lost some or all of their income…
Low Vitamin D Tied to Painful Diabetic Neuropathy
A new study suggests that vitamin D supplementation could be a tool to fight neuropathic pain in people with diabetes…
Qutenza, New Capsaicin Patch for Diabetic Neuropathy Pain, Approved
This non-opioid patch has been shown to help relieve pain caused by nerve damage from diabetes…
New Hampshire to Cap Insulin Copays at $30, Allow Drug Importation
The Granite State joins other recent state-based insulin caps, then goes even further…
Continuous Glucose Monitoring Helps Young People, Older Adults With Type 1
Two recent studies show the technology enabling better blood glucose control in two groups at highest risk for poor control…
Metformin Tied to Lower Death Risk From COVID-19 in Women
People with diabetes are at greater risk for severe complications from COVID-19, but women who take the drug metformin appear to gain some protection…
Undiagnosed Liver Disease Found to Be Common in Type 2 Diabetes
Some of the most commonly used blood tests for liver disease don’t always spot the condition in people with type 2 diabetes, according to a new study…
Greater Stress May Explain Higher Type 1 Rate in Transgender Youths: Study
Researchers found that rates of type 1 diabetes in this group are over nine times higher than in the general population…
FDA Approves Gimoti, Nasally Administered Drug for Gastroparesis
The new drug formulation treats a common problem that disrupts digestion in many people with diabetes…
FDA Approves New Integrated CGM System From Abbott
The company’s Freestyle Libre 2 features minute-by-minute glucose readings that can trigger an optional alarm, along with a high-performance 14-day sensor…
Induced Labor Riskier in Pregnant Women With Diabetes: Study
A higher rate of complications in newborn babies was seen in women with diabetes who had labor induced…
Sleep Duration Tied to Type 2 Diabetes Risk in Women
In a new study, getting less sleep was linked to a higher diabetes risk — but obesity and metabolic issues may help explain this relationship…
Cardiovascular Deaths Decline in Type 2 Diabetes
While the overall death rate hasn’t budged, deaths from cardiovascular causes in people with type 2 have dropped in recent years…
High Blood Glucose Tied to Higher Risk of Severe COVID-19 in Study
Among people hospitalized for COVID-19, higher blood glucose at admission was tied to worse outcomes…
FDA Requests Metformin Recall by Five Drug Manufacturers
Some batches of this popular type 2 diabetes drug were found to contain elevated levels of a potentially cancer-causing contaminant…
Medicare Plans to Offer $35 Monthly Cap on Insulin Costs
Starting next year, many Medicare prescription drug plans will limit insulin costs in exchange for a slightly higher premium…
Blueberries Improve Glucose Control in Men With Type 2 Diabetes
In a recent study, consuming freeze-dried blueberries led to improvements in different blood markers related to diabetes…
Oral Insulin: Inching Closer to Reality
For decades, researchers have been trying to develop insulin that can be taken as a pill, rather than by injection. It’s a difficult task, as … Read More “Oral Insulin: Inching Closer to Reality”
Farxiga Approved for Form of Heart Failure, Regardless of Diabetes
The type 2 diabetes drug has been shown to reduce the risk of hospitalization and death in people with a specific type of heart failure…
Type 2 Diabetes Tied to Age-Related Muscle Loss in Men
Researchers found that in men, but not in women, a lower percentage of lean body mass was related to the risk of having type 2 diabetes…
SGLT2 Inhibitors Help Protect Against Serious Kidney Problems: Study
These type 2 drugs were found to result in fewer kidney problems in people who took them for diabetes, especially those who already had kidney disease…
Mediterranean Diet Helps Cognitive Performance in People With Diabetes: Study
In people with long-term type 2 diabetes, following this widely recommended diet helped improve verbal memory…
Type 1 Diabetes and Coronavirus: New Guidelines From JDRF, Beyond Type 1
Two leading type 1 diabetes advocacy groups have released guidelines on limiting COVID-19 risk that are endorsed by many other major diabetes organizations…
COVID-19: Diabetes and High Glucose Related to Longer Hospital Stay, Higher Death Risk
The new research confirms earlier suspicions that people with higher blood glucose levels would have worse out ones related to the coronavirus…
New Guidelines for Diagnosing and Managing Prediabetes in Youth Published
A group of pediatric endocrinology experts has been developing the guidelines since 2012, which cover a range of issues related to prediabetes.
Post-Intensive Care Syndrome After Coronavirus: What You Should Know
Many people with diabetes require hospitalization and intensive care when they develop COVID-19. The recovery process doesn’t end when you’re discharged…
Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk Introduce Insulin Savings Programs in Wake of Pandemic
With job and health insurance loss widespread, insulin manufacturers have announced measures to lower or remove out-of-pocket costs for people with or without insurance…
New FDA Approval Process for Insulin May Mean More Options
Insulin will now be treated as a biologic drug rather than a standard drug, which means a new path for lower-cost versions…
Better Blood Glucose Control Linked to Less Cognitive Decline After Stroke
A severe stroke can be deadly, but strokes that cause less damage can still result in ongoing symptoms like movement or speech problems, pain or numbness, and problems with thinking or emotions…
Diabetes Common in Serious Coronavirus Cases: CDC
A new report confirms that people with diabetes make up a disproportionate share of coronavirus hospitalizations and ICU admissions…
Hydroxychloroquine May Be Toxic When Combined With Metformin: Animal Study
When mice took hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine in combination with metformin in a new study, 30% to 40% of them died quickly. Taking either drug by itself, or just metformin, had no such effect…
Farxiga Found to Have “Overwhelming” Benefit for Kidney Disease
The results represent a potential breakthrough for chronic kidney disease treatment, which is currently constrained by limited options…
Insulin Makers: Supply Is Stable Amid Coronavirus, But Demand Is High
Drugmakers warn that there may be delays in getting some insulin prescriptions filled due to more people stocking up, rather than less of it being manufactured and distributed…
New Mexico and Virginia Pass Limits on Insulin Copays
Both states are poised to join Colorado and Illinois in capping out-of-pocket insulin costs…
Coronavirus Diabetes Death Risk Highlights Importance of Glucose Control
While people with diabetes have an increased risk of serious illness from the new coronavirus, that risk may depend in part on how well your diabetes is managed…
Avoiding Coronavirus With Diabetes: Stock Up and Stay at Home, CDC Says
The agency has new, stringent recommendations for people with certain health conditions or over age 60…
Diabetes on Rise in Youths, New Cases Falling in Adults: CDC Report
Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes are increasing among young people, and type 2 continues to affect racial and ethnic minorities more…
Tom Hanks Has Coronavirus: Are Diabetics More At Risk for COVID-19?
Your risk of developing COVID-19 may be higher if you have diabetes, and your outcomes may be worse…
JDRF to Partner With Israel Science Foundation for Type 1 Research
The type 1 nonprofit JDRF has announced its latest research partnership, with the Israel Science Foundation (ISF), in a press release….
Metformin Lowers Insulin Requirements in Type 1: Study
While blood glucose control didn’t improve, taking the type 2 diabetes drug metformin led to other benefits for type 1 diabetes in a new study…
Liquid Metformin Now Available in United States
The new formulation of the drug is intended for people who can’t or won’t swallow pills…
Diabetic Retinopathy Raises Stroke Risk: Study
Eye damage from retinopathy may also mean that someone has small blood vessel damage in the brain, according to a new study…
Diabetes Control Is Often Mismatched to Needs: Study
Older people with the least to gain from tight blood glucose control are more likely to have it as a treatment goal, new research shows…
Medtronic Recalls Some Insulin Pumps; FDA Requests Withdrawal of Weight-Loss Drug
Find out if you’re affected by safety concerns that emerged last week in the news…
FDA Not Recommending Metformin Recall
The drug oversight agency recommended no recalls based on its tests of this popular type 2 diabetes drug…
Very Low Blood Glucose Reduces Cognitive Ability in Older Adults With Type 1: Study
Hypoglycemia affected a range of cognitive abilities, including language and executive function…
CVS Announces Option With No Out-of-Pocket Costs for Diabetes Drugs
Employers and health insurers could opt into the program at no extra cost to themselves or members…
Eli Lilly Announces New Lower-Cost Insulin Options
The insulin maker is expanding its lineup of “authorized generic” versions of its products…
Illinois Governor Signs Law Limiting Insulin Costs
Out-of-pocket costs for a 30-day supply of insulin will be limited to $100 under state-regulated insurance plans…
Type 2 Drug Victoza Being Studied as Alzheimer’s Treatment
The drugmaker Novo Nordisk is supporting a trial to see if the drug improves dementia symptoms…
Loma Linda University Recruiting for Neuropathy Treatment Study
The California university is examining a treatment involving physical manipulation to help relieve symptoms in the feet and legs…
Court Ruling Leaves Health Coverage for Millions Uncertain
While protections for preexisting conditions remain in place, they’re still under challenge and could end up before the U.S. Supreme Court…
U.S. News Ranks Best Diets for 2020
Depending on your goals and needs, one of these diets may be the best one for you…
Control-IQ: FDA Approves Artificial Pancreas System
The FDA approves artificial pancreas, says a recent press release. This approval follows a study showing that the system increased time within target glucose ranges.
Q&A: ADA CEO Tracey Brown and JDRF President and CEO Aaron Kowalski
Diabetes Self-Management recently asked ADA CEO Tracey Brown and JDRF President and CEO Aaron Kowalski about the impact of their work…
