Diabetes

An experimental contact lens being developed by Google can painlessly measure glucose levels in tears.

Why Google Is Going All In On Diabetes

11:09am September 09, 2015

by Christina Farr

Google made a name for itself with search technology, but it has dabbled in moonshot projects like self-driving cars. Now the company's life science unit is looking for better diabetes treatments.

Text messages helped remind diabetes patients to check their blood sugar and report in.

Texting Helps Low-Income Diabetes Patients Manage Insulin Dosing

10:10am August 27, 2015

by Rina Shaikh-Lesko

Many low-income patients can't make multiple visits to the doctor, which is a problem if you're a diabetic trying to get insulin dosing just right. A text-based system made remote reports possible.

Michael Arnott, of Cambridge, Mass., says he used to have trouble staying awake on long drives. Sleep specialists discovered he has obstructive sleep apnea, though not for the most common reasons — he isn't overweight, and doesn't smoke or take sedative

Snooze Alert: A Sleep Disorder May Be Harming Your Body And Brain

5:23pm August 25, 2015

by Jon Hamilton

A lack of sleep can increase the risk of traffic accidents, heart attacks, diabetes and maybe even Alzheimer's disease, research suggests. Yet most people with sleep disorders don't get treatment.

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After the blood sugar check, it may be time for a diabetes medicine whose price has jumped.

Health & Safety

High Cost Of Diabetes Drugs Often Goes Overlooked

12:51pm August 18, 2015

by Michelle Andrews

Cost increases for both old and new diabetes drugs are forcing many patients to scramble to pay for them.

How A Beauty Queen With Diabetes Found Her 'Sugar Linings'

4:31pm July 31, 2015

by Miriam E. Tucker

She didn't know that sporting an insulin pump on her bikini at a beauty pageant would make her an Internet sensation. Sierra Sandison is trying to use that to help others with Type 1 diabetes.

Glowing bacteria is part of a project on the open-source laboratory Arcturus BioCloud.

Biohackers Aim To Make Homebrew Insulin, But Don't Try It Yet

2:23pm July 30, 2015

by Miriam E. Tucker

Insulin can be expensive even with insurance, and millions of people need it to stay alive. Proponents of the biohacking movement say it should be possible to make it safely and cheaply.

A daily habit of sugary-sweetened drinks can boost your risk of developing the disease — even if you're not overweight.

Even If You're Lean, 1 Soda Per Day Ups Your Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes

10:53am July 27, 2015

by Allison Aubrey

A daily habit of sugary-sweetened drinks can boost your risk of developing the disease — even if you're not overweight. And diet soda might not be doing you any favors, either.

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Bite into that bread before your main meal, and you'll spike your blood sugar and amp up your appetite. Waiting until the end of your dinner to nosh on bread can blunt those effects.

Curb Your Appetite: Save Bread For The End Of The Meal

3:56pm July 01, 2015

by Allison Aubrey

A hot bread basket is a tasty way to start off dinner. But all those carbs before the main fare can amp up appetite and spike blood sugar. Saving the carbs for the end of the meal can help avert that.

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Seasons May Tweak Genes That Trigger Some Chronic Diseases

3:26pm May 14, 2015

by Rob Stein

Genes linked to inflammation are more active in winter, a study hints. That might partly explain why some diseases, including Type 1 diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis, are more likely to start then.

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A mock-up of a warning label for sodas and sugary drinks proposed in California by public health advocates.

Is It Time For A Warning Label On Sugar-Loaded Drinks?

5:15pm April 09, 2015

by Poncie Rutsch

New legislation in California and New York proposes a label for sugary beverages. The label looks like the warning on cigarette packages, but the beverage industry has called it "misleading."