The long-awaited US launch of Dexcom G7 is here! G7 improves on Dexcom’s current continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system, the G6, with greater accuracy, smaller size...

Fractyl Health, a company that has pioneered a procedure called Duodenal Mucosal Resurfacing, announced on Feb. 8 that it has begun offering its procedure as a type 2...

People living with diabetes shared the impact that diabetes can have on their romantic relationships and love life.

Access to continuous glucose monitors (CGM) can be severely limited. Tamara Oser, a researcher at the University of Colorado, launched PREPARE 4 CGM, a project to...

New study results showed that using an artificial pancreas, or fully closed-loop automated insulin delivery system, improved time spent in a healthy glucose range by...

The FDA has just announced that Rybelsus has now been approved as an initial treatment option for type 2 diabetes. In addition to the glucose-lowering effects, Rybelsus...

What’s an AGP report, and what does it show? Why does my AGP matter? How can I use an AGP report to improve my blood glucose levels and time in range?

Adults with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes are at higher risk of having undetected pancreatic cancer. A U.S. clinical trial is recruiting this population to evaluate a...

The FDA recently approved Wegovy (semaglutide), a GLP-1 receptor agonist, as a weight loss treatment for teens ages 12 and up. Wegovy is now the first once-weekly weight...

People have the misconception that taking glucose-lowering medication is a sign of weakness or that it means you are very sick. Early treatment, however, may be the key...

Diabetes is a lifelong condition that can have a large impact on a person’s mental and emotional health. The best diabetes care emphasizes the psychological side as much...

Health insurance options can be overwhelming, especially when you have a condition like diabetes. Here’s how to compare options and make sure you have the coverage you...

People with type 2 diabetes have a higher risk of developing heart and kidney disease. Know how to identify the risk factors common to both conditions and protect...

Getting your questions answered in your limited time with your healthcare provider can be frustrating. Here are some strategies you can use to ensure you're getting the...

Early and aggressive interventions can often lessen the risk of diabetes complications, but after diagnosis, many people’s treatment regimen doesn’t change for years,...

The National Kidney Foundation and the American Society of Nephrology created a new formula to measure kidney function. The “raceless eGFR” will begin to address...

In December, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) released its 2023 Standards of Care, which offer the ADA’s annual update on how healthcare providers should...

People with diabetes are at a higher risk of having high potassium levels, or hyperkalemia. Unfortunately, most people do not realize they have this potentially life-...

Handling the holidays and managing diabetes can be stressful, especially with the changes to your usual routine. Here are some strategies that can help you enjoy the...

Older adults with diabetes are at higher risk of feeling socially isolated, which can affect physical and mental health. Learn these strategies to help keep you...