Initial results of Sana Biotechnology’s new gene-editing technique demonstrate that transplanted islet cells successfully produced insulin in a man with type 1 diabetes – without the need for ...

Starting on metformin? My journey with type 2 diabetes on learning how to deal with side effects, “faux lows,” and learning more about this therapy. When I was first diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at ...

Abbott has announced that its latest continuous glucose monitor, the FreeStyle Libre 3, is now covered under Medicare. Following news in April that the FDA cleared a separate handheld reader for ...

The first successful transplants of insulin-producing cells in people with type 1 diabetes occurred about 25 years ago. In recent years, advances once considered hypothetical, such as creating and ...

Food noise became a popular topic of conversation when people taking newer diabetes and weight loss drugs noticed that the medication quieted their thoughts about food. Researchers are still learning ...

Consuming foods that are high in protein and fiber tends to impact blood sugar less than those made with simple or refined carbohydrates and added sugar. Foods that don’t spike blood sugar as much ...

Wegovy, a once-weekly injectable medication (semaglutide), is approved to treat obesity and excess weight – conditions that can lead to type 2 diabetes and prediabetes. In 2021, the FDA approved Novo ...

High blood sugar at night – and in the morning – can be caused by meal and insulin timing, along with hormonal effects like the dawn phenomenon. Automated insulin delivery (AID) can help manage ...

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro can be very effective for managing blood sugar and weight, but early digestive side effects – especially nausea – can be tough to handle. Find out how to help ...

What do these numbers mean, what’s the target, and how can they provide insight into better diabetes management? Example days included! Glucose monitoring is one of the most important tools in ...

Stelo by Dexcom, an over-the-counter biosensor and continuous glucose monitor (CGM) designed for people with prediabetes or people with type 2 diabetes who do not take insulin, is now available in the ...

Stress affects your blood sugar more than you might think – certain hormones released during stress can cause blood sugar to spike and make diabetes harder to manage. Recognizing signs of stress, like ...