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A large new population study of men over 45 indicates insulin resistance may be an important risk factor for the development ...

An insulin overdose was nearly impossible to peg as a cause of death. In multiple cases, it was William Dale Archerd’s choice ...

About 1.9 million people in the United States have type 1 diabetes, including an estimated 244,000 kids and teens, according ...

Dexcom’s Stelo glucose biosensor is promoted as a continuous monitor that helps track glucose in the body. What separates it ...

Insulin resistance can increase the risk of aortic stenosis -- a common heart valve disease, in men over the age of 45, finds ...

A large population study of men over 45 indicates insulin resistance may be an important risk factor for the development of the world's most common heart valve disease—aortic stenosis (AS).

Diabetes drug development gets an advance in study that shows Inceptor binds excess insulin within the beta cell and directs it towards degradation.

Preventing type 2 diabetes starts with early detection. If you suspect prediabetes, consult a doctor promptly. Key preventive ...

When I looked online at Medicare.gov, I noticed that the diabetic insulin I take will no longer be covered for 2025. This change will cost $391 monthly out-of-pocket. And Ozempic, which has an $11 ...

For years, the treatment of type 1 diabetes was dependent on an insulin regimen -- injections. Insulin therapy manages blood glucose levels very well, but could put the person at risk of ...