Do Diabetics Really Need to Fast for Blood Tests?
TUESDAY, Dec. 11, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Fasting before a cholesterol blood test is just a nuisance for most people, but for those with diabetes, it can be dangerous. New research showsRead More…
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Doctor Not Available for Diabetes Care? Nurse Practitioners Do Just as Well
MONDAY, Nov. 26, 2018 (HealthDay News) — There are many areas of the United States where doctors are in short supply, but the good news for diabetics is that nurse practitioners andRead More…
High Deductibles May Mean Poorer Diabetes Care
TUESDAY, Nov. 20, 2018 (HealthDay News) — For Americans with diabetes, high-deductible health insurance plans may lead to delays in diagnosing and treating dangerous blood vessel diseases, a new study suggests. “PeopleRead More…
Vaccines Are Critical If You Have Diabetes
FRIDAY, Oct. 12, 2018 (HealthDay News) — If you have diabetes, you need all recommended vaccinations, the American Association of Diabetes Educators says. Diabetes reduces the immune system’s ability to fight certainRead More…
Severe Infections Rising Among Americans With Diabetes
TUESDAY, Oct. 2, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The number of Americans with diabetes who wind up in hospitals with serious infections, or who develop them while in the hospital, is on theRead More…
Diabetes, Dementia Can Be Deadly Combination
TUESDAY, Oct. 2, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The risk of death from dangerously low blood sugar is much higher among seniors who have both diabetes and dementia than those with diabetes alone,Read More…
Insurance Gaps Costly for Those With Type 1 Diabetes
WEDNESDAY, July 11, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Gaps in private insurance coverage are common among American adults with type 1 diabetes, raising their risk for health crises, a new study finds. “TypeRead More…
Diabetes Diagnosis 'Silver Lining'? Other Family Members' Health May Improve
MONDAY, July 9, 2018 (HealthDay News) — When someone is diagnosed with diabetes, other family members seem more likely to adopt health lifestyle changes, too. A new study found that partners ofRead More…
Artificial Sweeteners Won't Affect Your Blood Sugar: Study
WEDNESDAY, May 30, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Can an artificially sweetened drink or food really satisfy your sweet tooth without raising your blood sugar levels? That depends on what’s in the foodRead More…
Put Your Best Feet Forward, Despite Diabetes
SUNDAY, April 1, 2018 (HealthDay News) — If you have diabetes, it’s time to think about your feet. “Diabetes is a multisystem disease,” Dr. Ronald Lepow explained in a news release fromRead More…
Primary Care Doctors Loosen Type 2 Diabetes Goals
TUESDAY, March 6, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The American College of Physicians (ACP) has issued new guidance on managing type 2 diabetes — including relaxing the long-term blood sugar target called hemoglobinRead More…
Weight-Loss Surgery's Benefits Wane Over Time for Diabetics
TUESDAY, Jan. 16, 2018 (HealthDay News) — In the relative short-run, weight-loss surgery helped obese people struggling with type 2 diabetes experience marked improvement in diabetes-related health issues, new research reports. But,Read More…