Knowing the amount of carbohydrates in food is critical for diabetics trying to control their condition. ...more

July 25, 2009

Diabetes increases the risk of getting Alzheimer's disease and may speed dementia. ...more

March 16, 2009

A recent story of a 5-year-old boy saving his father from a diabetic episode has prompted an outpouring of medical supplies and donations. ...more

February 3, 2009

Exercise guru Richard Simmons brought his signature combination of showbiz pizzazz and stratospheric enthusiasm to Tropicana Field this morning, where he led hundreds on the Senior Fun Walk. ...more

November 20, 2008

Aggressively treating diabetes doesn't prevent heart problems and deaths any better than standard treatment for lowering blood sugar, Australian researchers reported Friday. ...more

June 7, 2008

More than half of U.S. adults with diabetes also have arthritis, raising a serious obstacle for diabetic patients urged to exercise, according to a government study. ...more

May 9, 2008

The popular diabetes drug marketed as Avandia may increase bone thinning, a discovery that could help explain why diabetics can have an increased risk of fractures. ...more

December 3, 2007