Each November, we observe National Diabetes Month and engage in discussions surrounding prevention, management and the impact of this increasingly common autoimmune disease.
Diabetes is very common. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) notes that 38.4 million people in the United States are currently living with diabetes. That’s 11.6 percent of the ...
You’ve noticed your once-energetic kid suddenly seems tired all the time. They’re chugging water like they just ran a marathon, even in winter. And those middle-of-the-night bathroom trips? They’re ...
It’s estimated that 38.4 million Americans live with diabetes, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. Diabetes is a major risk factor for heart disease, kidney disease and ...
While Type 2 diabetes is often discussed in relation to lifestyle, Type 1 represents a different medical history: Here, the immune system determines who is affected—not diet or exercise. Currently, ...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says diabetes is one of the leading causes of death and disability in the country. It’s also one of the most expensive, costing the United States about ...
When was the last time you had your blood sugar checked? It might be worth looking into, a new study says. Forty-four percent of people age 15 and older living with diabetes are undiagnosed, so they ...