Eating Too Much Animal Protein Increases Risk Of Developing Diabetes?
Exploring how your dietary habits could lead to an increased risk of type II diabetes.
New: Once-A-Week Injectable Drug For Diabetes
A new drug called Trulicity (dulaglutide) has been recently approved by FDA for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. It is an injectable drug that is used once a week, either alone or in combination with other other anti-diabetes drugs.
Could You Have Type 1 Diabetes And Not Know It?
People often think that type 1 diabetes occurs mostly in children and teens, but scientists have found that it can occur at any age. Adult onset type 1 diabetes is possible, as well as Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults, a similar condition.
Do Diabetics Really Need to Test Their Blood Sugar Levels Five Times a Day?
Most diabetics don't control their high blood sugar levels well enough to avoid long-term diabetic complications. But is the answer really to test, test, and test some more?
FDA Approves Invokana, A Drug To Treat Type 2 Diabetes
A new medication called Invokana (canagliflozin) holds the promise of lowering blood sugar levels in a way that complements rather than replacing existing drugs. The side effects of the drug, however, may outweigh its benefits.
Explaining Your Diabetes Numbers: HbA1C
Every diabetic is tested for HbA1C, but what is it, really? And is lowering HbA1C always a sign of better diabetes control?
Hemoglobin A1C: What It Reveals About Diabetes Control, and What It Doesn't
Every diabetic is admonished to achieve HbA1C levels below 7.0 percent. But what does the glycosylated hemoglobin test really reveal about how well diabetes is managed.
A Parents' Guide To Understanding Neuroblastoma In Children
Neuroblastoma is a relatively uncommon type of cancer, but it is the most common cancer diagnosed in infants. Symptoms can often mimic other conditions. Learn what to watch for and how it is treated.
Children And Cancer: Dealing With Eminent Loss
Just like adults, children are affected with cancers. However, the way they deal with such heartbreaking news is quite different from the way adults do.
Treatment For Recurrent Boils: What Can You Do To Stop Boils (Furuncles) From Coming Back?
Around 10 percent of people who develop a boil go on to suffer from recurrent boils. What causes repeated furuncles, and more importantly, what can you do to treat recurrent boils?