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.

Diabetes is a long-term condition that impacts many parts of the body, including the skin. High blood sugar, reduced circulation, and weakened immunity make people with diabetes more likely to develop ...

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 ...

Kids born to mothers with diabetes might see eye problems by early adulthood, a new study suggested. In a nationwide cohort study of Danish mother-offspring pairs, children who were prenatally exposed ...

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 ...

Foot doctors can recognize even subtle problems and can recommend shoes, inserts, braces, medicines and surgeries to keep the problems from worsening. Additionally, diabetes suppresses the immune ...

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 growing number of women experience high blood sugar levels during pregnancy which typically resolve after birth. Known as gestational diabetes, this is the most common metabolic disorder in ...

One minor side effect of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes is a tendency for bruises to form easily and heal slowly. Bruises can be caused by multiple disease-related factors, but bruising is usually ...

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Natural food colors—not just artificial dyes—are associated with an increased risk of Type 2 diabetes and cancer, new ...

Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is the most common type of diabetes, affecting 95% of American diabetics. There are 35 million U.S. citizens with T2D, over 10% of our population, according to the American ...