Diabetic men often worry about whether they'll lose a foot or their vision down the road. Their doctors watch the kidneys and heart. Both focus on diet, exercise and blood sugar levels. With so much ...

Blindness and eye problems may seem far in the future for children and teenagers with diabetes. But a new study shows these concerns shouldn't be overlooked in those with the condition — of any age.

When you have diabetes—a chronic condition that occurs when your blood sugar is too high—you’re at greater risk for a range of health problems. This disease can lead to high blood pressure and heart ...

A small piece of genetic material called microRNA-29c plays a major role in the development of kidney diseases related to diabetes, said researchers from Baylor College of Medicine in a recent report ...

Diabetic retinopathy laser surgery is an in-office treatment that involves making tiny burns in the eye with a beam of light. While it does not correct vision loss that has already occurred, it can ...

Scientists at NYU Langone Health have discovered a new drug compound that may help treat some of the most serious problems ...

For people managing diabetes, the joy of holiday festivities often comes with the challenge of navigating traditional meals that can affect blood sugar levels. While celebration and connection remain ...

A detectable decline in energy production by mitochondria -- the organelles that are the cell's furnace for energy production -- seems to be a key problem leading to insulin resistance, and thus to ...

Type II diabetes, once considered a disease of middle-aged and older adults, is increasingly striking obese children. Canadian researchers report that these younger victims are at risk of serious and ...

Diabetic service dogs, also called diabetic alert dogs or DADs, are trained to let you know when your blood sugar has spiked too high or dropped too low. This way, you can take action before the ...