Medicare Provides Few Respite Coverage Options For Caregivers
Medicare generally covers respite care only when a beneficiary is in hospice, although some special needs Medicare Advantage plans may be of help.
Diabetes
Why Google Is Going All In On Diabetes
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.
Texting Helps Low-Income Diabetes Patients Manage Insulin Dosing
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.
Snooze Alert: A Sleep Disorder May Be Harming Your Body And Brain
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.
High Cost Of Diabetes Drugs Often Goes Overlooked
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'
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.
Biohackers Aim To Make Homebrew Insulin, But Don't Try It Yet
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.
Even If You're Lean, 1 Soda Per Day Ups Your Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes
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.
Curb Your Appetite: Save Bread For The End Of The Meal
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.
Seasons May Tweak Genes That Trigger Some Chronic Diseases
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.