The Food and Drug Administration is testing the popular diabetes drug metformin for levels of possible cancer-causing chemicals. Metformin, a prescription drug used to control...
Black folks with both diabetes and kidney disease have an increased risk of dying from heart disease, according to a new study. Researchers analyzed data...
Self-monitoring of blood sugar had no effect on long-term glucose levels in those not taking insulin, researchers say There’s good news for people with type...
More than 20 million Americans may have lab tests showing kidney disease, and rates are growing among adults. Kidney damage can cause waste to build...
A study suggests breastfeeding may help women with a history of gestational diabetes from later developing type 2 diabetes. About 5 percent to 9 percent...
It’s no secret that American children have gotten fatter in recent decades. Now a new study joins earlier research showing the consequences: A sharp rise in insurance...
What’s the connection between diabetes and heart disease? If you have diabetes, you’re at increased risk of developing heart disease. Learn more about it—and ways...
Previous recommendation found insufficient evidence to support routine screening All pregnant women should be screened for gestational diabetes, but not until after the 24th week...
Study is first to explore connection between diabetes, dementia and ethnicity A new study, published in Diabetes Care, found that dementia risks among older adults...