American Diabetes Association
- Your Rights, One Voice: Bella’s Storyby American Diabetes Association on June 24, 2019 at 11:45 am
Just like many kids her age, Bella was eager to attend a summer camp run by the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. When her mother, Nina Paladino, initially contacted the camp facility to see if there were any questions … Continue reading →
- May is Healthy Vision Month — What’s Your Vision of the Future?by Anna on May 8, 2019 at 12:59 pm
Many people see the doctor every year for a physical. Most of us also schedule regular visits to the dentist to get our teeth cleaned. But what about your eyes? It’s important to take care of your eyes — just … Continue reading →
- The Roadmap to Diabetes Researchby American Diabetes Association on April 15, 2019 at 1:06 pm
Since 1952, the ADA has supported scientists and the life-saving research they conduct to ensure people with diabetes can live life to the fullest. Your support of scientists like the individuals below and the research they conduct helps ensure our … Continue reading →
- Your Rights, One Voice: Mary’s Story [Guest Blogger]by American Diabetes Association on November 28, 2018 at 5:31 pm
Forestry Major, Mary Murdock, was excited to receive her welcome packet from AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (AmeriCorps NCCC) in the Spring of 2017. It meant that she was chosen to be a member of a full-time, residential, team-based community … Continue reading →
- Food Insecurity and Diabetes: Seniors Struggle to Maintain Health with Limited Access to Proper Diet [Guest Blogger]by American Diabetes Association on November 20, 2018 at 4:22 pm
By Lydia Preuss and Shana Alford, Feeding America Applied Research In the United States, millions of seniors ages 60 and older face a diverse set of challenges on a regular basis when trying to secure and prepare nutritious food, which … Continue reading →
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
- NIH Launches Study to Advance Gestational Diabetes Screeningon June 16, 2021 at 4:00 am
This NIDDK-supported study is working to better understand blood glucose levels throughout pregnancy.
- Highlights from NIDDK’s Facebook Live Interviews with Diabetes Expertson June 2, 2021 at 4:00 am
Check out recent NIDDK Facebook Live interviews on topics that included tips for improving health, reducing diabetes complications, and diabetes research for at-risk groups.
- Addressing Stroke Risk Factors in People Who Have Diabeteson May 19, 2021 at 4:00 am
Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability for people with diabetes. Managing elevated hemoglobin A1C levels, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol can reduce the risk for stroke.
- Eating Disorders and the Patient with Diabeteson May 5, 2021 at 4:00 am
How can health care professionals help patients with diabetes and an eating disorder?
- Reducing Disparities in Diabetic Amputationson April 21, 2021 at 4:00 am
Learn about how diagnosing and treating peripheral arterial disease in people with diabetes can help prevent amputations.
Science Daily
- Healthy fat impacted by change in diet and circadian clockon June 15, 2021 at 5:20 pm
Changing your eating habits or altering your circadian clock can impact healthy fat tissue throughout your lifespan, according to a preclinical study.
- People who have trouble sleeping are at a higher risk of dying early - especially diabeticson June 8, 2021 at 1:23 pm
People with sleep problems are at an increased risk of dying young, finds a new study.
- Scientists can predict which women will have serious pregnancy complicationson June 8, 2021 at 12:39 pm
Pregnancy disorders are usually diagnosed during the second or third trimester of gestation when they have often already had a serious impact on the health of the mother and baby. The current methods to diagnose pregnancy disorders are not sensitive or reliable enough to identify all at risk pregnancies. Now scientists have found a way to test hormone levels in the placenta to predict which women will have serious pregnancy complications.
- Research advances one step closer to stem cell therapy for type 1 diabeteson June 7, 2021 at 8:09 pm
Scientists are developing a promising approach for treating type 1 diabetes by using stem cells to create insulin-producing cells (called beta cells) that could replace nonfunctional pancreatic cells.
- Giving brown fat a boost to fight type 2 diabeteson June 4, 2021 at 4:24 pm
Increasing a protein concentrated in brown fat appears to lower blood sugar, promote insulin sensitivity, and protect against fatty liver disease by remodeling white fat to a healthier state, a new study suggests. The finding could eventually lead to new solutions for patients with diabetes and related conditions.