The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved inhaled glucagon — a medication used to treat severe hypoglycemia in patients with ... Read More
Living with Diabetes
Diabetic Eye Disease: Retinopathy
Diabetes retinopathy is the most common diabetic eye disease and a leading cause of blindness in American adults. African Americans bear a ... Read More
Understanding Your Diabetes Medication & Treatment Options
You might be surprised to know that 9 out of 10 people with diabetes require diabetes medication, insulin injections or both to manage blood ... Read More
Reversed: The First Ever Diabetes Reality Show by Charles Mattocks
1.5 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes every year. Leading the race is 15.1% of American Indians/Alaskan Natives and falling ... Read More
Managing Diabetes When You’re Sick
Knowing how to manage diabetes during periods of illness, especially during cold and flu season, is critical. Diabetes can make the ... Read More
Is Soul Food Putting the “Die” in Diet?
In the South, back in your grandmother’s day, a good home-cooked meal included chicken-fried crisp in lard, candied yams, macaroni and ... Read More
Is Exercise The Prescription For Diabetes?
Yes, exercising can improve anyone's health, but it's especially valuable for people with diabetes. Exercise can be crucial for people with ... Read More
3 Good Reasons To Go Swimming? Heart Disease, Diabetes, & Obesity
For some of us (70%, to be exact), this conversation will start off with a trip to your local YMCA to get swimming lessons. I bet you’ll ... Read More
Patti LaBelle’s New Attitude About Diabetes: “I Didn’t Have A Clue”
When award-winning singer, actress, Dancing With The Stars contestant and so much more, Patti LaBelle learned she had diabetes after passing ... Read More
Rapper 2 Chainz: “It’s All About What You Put In Your Body”
Grammy Award-nominated rapper Tauheed Epps, better known as 2 Chainz, is best known for his chart-topping hit songs, such as “Birthday Song” ... Read More
What Does 1 Gallon A Day Of Water Really Do To Your Body?
Everywhere I turn, I see that 1 Gallon A Day of Water should be what people strive to. So where is what 1 gallon of water a day, really does ... Read More
Low Blood Sugar In Newborns Tied To Brain Problems Later
Low blood sugar affects about one in six newborns, and new research suggests it could lead to brain difficulties in childhood. Babies who ... Read More