An Illinois mother has been charged in the death of her teenage daughter after hiding the child’s diabetes diagnosis for five years, according to news reports. Emily Hampshire, 14, of Alton, died at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital last November of an illness triggered by her condition, The St. Louis Post-Dispatch said. Her mother, […]
When television’s most popular show, American Idol, kicks off its eighth season Tuesday, the buzz may be about new judge Kara DioGuardi. But hard-rocking bass guitarist and music industry legend Randy Jackson, who has judged alongside Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul since the show’s first season, is trying to raise buzz about something completely different: […]
Thousands of people with type 2 diabetes in England are to be prescribed a very low-calorie diet in the hope of reversing their condition. Under the pilot they will be restricted to 800 calories a day, in the form of soups and shakes, for three months. When the diet was trialled last year, almost half […]
Nick Jonas has been open in the past about having type 1 diabetes, and he even co-founded the organization Beyond Type 1 in 2015 to educate people about the disease. This weekend, Jonas marked the 13-year anniversary of his diagnosis, sharing a poignant message with fans on Instagram. "The picture on the left is me […]
Wearable glucose monitors will be made available to tens of thousands more people with type 1 diabetes from April 2019, NHS England has announced. Its decision comes after an investigation found patients in some areas of the country were being denied access to the device. It reduces the need for finger-prick blood tests and helps […]
When you think of type 1 and type 2 diabetes, it’s only natural to also think of high blood sugar. But do you know why prolonged high blood sugar is even a problem to begin with? It turns out that ripple effects from diabetes-induced high blood sugar can harm so many physiological systems, including the […]
Women who smoke, have diabetes or high blood pressure increase their risk of a heart attack more than men faced with the same risks, a large study of UK adults has found. The researchers, writing in the BMJ, said women should receive the same treatments as men and be offered support to stop smoking. Doctors […]
Diabetes and Alzheimer's disease are connected in ways that aren't yet fully understood. While not all research confirms the connection, many studies suggest people with diabetes, especially type 2 diabetes, are at higher risk of eventually developing Alzheimer's dementia or other dementias. Taking steps to prevent or control diabetes may help reduce your risk of […]
Menopause—and the years leading up to it—may present unique challenges if you have diabetes. But it's not necessarily a one-two punch. First, learn what to expect. Then consider what to do about it. Diabetes and menopause: What to expect Menopause is the phase of life after your periods have stopped and your estrogen levels decline. […]
All medications come with the potential for side effects. But not all side effects are equally serious. Occasional headaches? Eh, not the worst. A rare flesh-eating bacterial infection on your genitals? A bit more worrying. Unfortunately, people who take a certain medication for Type 2 diabetes are at risk for exactly that, the Food and […]
I have lived with type 1 diabetes for nearly 15 years. This disease, which is largely misunderstood by the public, is a chronic illness that can feel like a full-time job. For us type 1 diabetics, it’s a 24/7 gig that consists of constantly monitoring blood glucose levels, administering insulin injections, and having to worry […]
Diabetes complications can include nerve damage and poor blood circulation. These problems make the feet vulnerable to skin sores (ulcers) that can worsen quickly. The good news is that proper diabetes management and careful foot care can help prevent foot ulcers. In fact, better diabetes care is probably why the rates of lower limb amputations […]
The number of children and young people being treated for type 2 diabetes in England and Wales has gone up from 507 to 715 in four years, new figures show. More than three-quarters were also obese, according to the NHS data. Child health experts said the rise was “alarming” and the childhood obesity epidemic was […]