Though it began as a treatment for something else entirely, gastric bypass surgery — which involves shrinking the stomach as a way to lose ... Read More
Diabetes
What Is Diabetic Eye Disease?
Diabetic retinopathy is the most common diabetic eye disease and a leading cause of blindness in American adults. It is caused by changes in ... Read More
BDO Medical Minute: Diabetes
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Holiday Recipe Makeover: 7 Healthy Tips
Thanksgiving is generally the first in a string of food-focused gatherings that can quickly pile on the pounds. But no worries. With our ... Read More
Recipe Makeover: 9 Tips For Healthier Greens
A big pot of greens are a holiday dinner and Sunday dinner staple for thousands of families throughout the U.S. The good news is that this ... Read More
Diabetes Cases Hit Record Levels Worldwide
Diabetes is running at record levels worldwide and half the people estimated to have the disease are, as yet, undiagnosed, according to a ... Read More
If You’re Diabetic, You Should Never…
Compared to the general population, African Americans are disproportionately affected by diabetes: • 4.9 million (an increase from 3.7 ... Read More
Diabetic Eye Disease Rates Increase Among U.S. Population
Diabetes affects nearly 26 million people in the United States. In addition, another 79 million people are estimated to have pre-diabetes, a ... Read More
Study: People With Diabetes Have Increased Cancer Risks
People with diabetes are at higher risk for certain cancers than those without the blood sugar disease, including colon and pancreatic ... Read More
What Diabetes Does To Your Body
Type 2 diabetes strikes people of all ages, and early symptoms are subtle. In fact, about one out of three people with type 2 diabetes don't ... Read More
How Should You Store Your Insulin?
Many diabetics wonder whether or not they should refrigerate their insulin. Perhaps the confusion stems from the fact that insulin may come ... Read More
Big Waist, Big Diabetes Risk
The larger your waist circumference, the greater your risk for type 2 diabetes, a new study has found. The study examined the association ... Read More