More articles about: Diabetes Management
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Examining mental health and reducing stigma in diabetes
Research at Michigan Medicine has been working to improve the psychosocial concerns related to diabetes, which often pose issues for people living with the condition
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A diabetes device that makes a lot of “Sense”
Living with diabetes at such a young age comes with challenges, but those challenges have inspired Jackson, now 8 years old, to come up with ways for people like him to live a little easier with a new device called "SensePod".
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Research finds potential target for cardiovascular disease in diabetes
University of Michigan researchers found that the overproduction of neutrophil extracellular traps is an important contributing factor to vascular dysfunction in diabetes.
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Diabetes linked to functional and structural brain changes through MRI
A Michigan Medicine study finds Diabetes linked to functional and structural brain changes through MRI.
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The new insulin price cap: What you need to know
Diabetes care is becoming more affordable for millions of Americans, as insulin manufacturer Eli Lilly caps insulin prices at $35 and other pharmaceutical companies follow suit. A U-M endocrinologist weighs in.
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Research with a purpose
Alyssa Dreffs, originally a patient, is now a researcher with personal motivation behind her work.
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High blood sugar and suPAR levels independently worsen COVID-19 outcomes
The largest study to investigate the role of inflammatory biomarkers in hospitalized COVID-19 patients uncovers risk factors for worse health outcomes in those with diabetes.
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Health apps could help older adults, but most don’t use them
Mobile apps for smartphones and tablets are available to help older adults monitor and manage weight, exercise, mood, diabetes, sleep and more, but a poll shows many who could benefit don’t use them.
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Prevention suffers when doctors drop out of Medicare’s ACO program
Older adults got less diabetes and cholesterol screening when their primary care practice or health system left the Shared Savings Program.
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6 management habits to reduce disparities in pediatric type 1 diabetes
In type 1 diabetes, new research identifies critical ways to improve blood sugar management across different demographic groups.
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100 years of insulin
An endocrinologist discusses the history of the life-saving drug and its importance in diabetes management.
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No more finger pricks: a continuous glucose monitor benefits patients with diabetes in more ways than one
For adults with type 2 diabetes, pairing basal insulin with continuous glucose monitoring improved blood sugar and quality of life.
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Precision medicine helps identify “at-risk rapid decliners” in early-stage kidney disease
A novel therapeutic may halt rapid kidney function in some type 1 diabetic kidney disease patients.
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We’re Watching the World Go Blind
Three researchers say eye care accessibility around the globe isn’t keeping up with an aging population, posing challenges for eye care professionals over the next 30 years.
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Societal Determinants of Health Drive Serious Diabetes Complications
Lowering blood sugar levels and shedding weight can help combat diabetes complications, but researchers say this “one size fit all” approach ignores other risk factors.
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