As a result, the pancreas releases no or minimal insulin. Without insulin, glucose stays in the blood instead of being carried into cells, leading to severely elevated blood sugar levels. This can ...

The exact causes of diabetes or high blood sugar levels are not fully understood, however, studies have suggested that genetics and lifestyle both factors play a significant role in the onset of ...

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Over the years, each time I have written about diabetes, the numbers are up dramatically. For example, the latest stats tell us that currently there are 37.3 million diabetics in the U.S. That’s one ...

André Morriseau was first diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes more than 15 years ago. The Toronto resident was in his 40s and tells Global News that at first, he was shocked. “At that time I jogged, I didn ...

Diabetes is one of the leading causes of death and disability in the U.S., states the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Around 37.3 million Americans have diabetes, according to the American ...

Type 2 diabetes, linked to insulin resistance, affects a significant portion of the American population, many undiagnosed. Pre-diabetes, also caused by insulin resistance, often progresses to Type 2 ...

It’s estimated that 38.4 million Americans live with diabetes, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. Diabetes is a major risk factor for heart disease, kidney disease and ...

A new scientific paper has a name for a different type of diabetes: type 5 diabetes. This form was originally detected in 1955, but has a controversial past. Millions of people are likely impacted by ...