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a person with diabetes uses a lancet to poke their finger to check blood sugar levels

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Here’s one reason why people with diabetes get lots of UTIs Here’s one reason why people with diabetes get lots of UTIs

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Images from the September 1923 issue of Popular Science Monthly.

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From the archives: How a medical ‘outsider’ discovered insulin From the archives: How a medical ‘outsider’ discovered insulin

By Bill Gourgey

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Hacking Diabetes At Home Hacking Diabetes At Home

By Alexandra Ossola

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This Wearable Patch Uses Sweat To Monitor Blood Glucose Levels This Wearable Patch Uses Sweat To Monitor Blood Glucose Levels

By Claire Maldarelli

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Plant-based diets aren’t always healthy Plant-based diets aren’t always healthy

By Kendra Pierre-Louis

White bowls of white sugar, brown sugar, cane sugar, and unrefined sugar

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High-fructose corn syrup vs. sugar: Which is actually worse? High-fructose corn syrup vs. sugar: Which is actually worse?

By Sara Chodosh

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Doctors add diabetes to the list of COVID-triggered conditions Doctors add diabetes to the list of COVID-triggered conditions

By Kat Eschner

person using diabetes equipment to test their blood sugar

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Sea snail venom could lead to better insulin for diabetics Sea snail venom could lead to better insulin for diabetics

By Kat Eschner

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Remember brown fat? We may finally know why it’s so darn good for you. Remember brown fat? We may finally know why it’s so darn good for you.

By Kat Eschner

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Healthy food prescriptions could save billions in healthcare costs Healthy food prescriptions could save billions in healthcare costs

By Nicole Wetsman

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23andMe now claims its DNA tests can predict your risk of diabetes 23andMe now claims its DNA tests can predict your risk of diabetes

By Nicole Wetsman

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A week of holiday junk food could derail your gut microbiome—but there’s hope A week of holiday junk food could derail your gut microbiome—but there’s hope

By Claire Maldarelli

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The case for full-fat yogurt The case for full-fat yogurt

By Sara Chodosh

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The strange side effect of gastric bypass that helps diabetics The strange side effect of gastric bypass that helps diabetics

By Sara Chodosh

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Scientists want to turn our gut bacteria into medicine Scientists want to turn our gut bacteria into medicine

By Claire Maldarelli

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Sniffing insulin might help people eat less Sniffing insulin might help people eat less

By Marissa Shieh

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Is whole wheat bread better than white? That may depend on your gut bacteria. Is whole wheat bread better than white? That may depend on your gut bacteria.

By Kendra Pierre-Louis

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Smartphone-controlled cells release insulin on demand in diabetic mice Smartphone-controlled cells release insulin on demand in diabetic mice

By Sarah Fecht

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How hot peppers and marijuana could help cure gut problems How hot peppers and marijuana could help cure gut problems

By Kendra Pierre-Louis

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Gluten-free diets are not actually linked to diabetes Gluten-free diets are not actually linked to diabetes

By Sara Chodosh

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Cone Snail Venom Could Help Create Speedy Diabetes Treatments Cone Snail Venom Could Help Create Speedy Diabetes Treatments

By Kate Baggaley

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These Biohackers Are Creating Open-Source Insulin These Biohackers Are Creating Open-Source Insulin

By Alexandra Ossola

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Stick-On Tattoo Measures Blood Sugar Without Needles Stick-On Tattoo Measures Blood Sugar Without Needles

By Lydia Ramsey

a year's worth of a diabetic's glucose and activity levels

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Diabetic Charts A Year’s Worth Of His Health Data Diabetic Charts A Year’s Worth Of His Health Data

By Katie Peek

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Artificial Sweeteners May Contribute to Metabolic Disorders Artificial Sweeteners May Contribute to Metabolic Disorders

By Emily Gertz

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Bionic Pancreas Handles Ice Cream Sundaes, French Fries Bionic Pancreas Handles Ice Cream Sundaes, French Fries

By Francie Diep

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How Nutrition In One Generation Can Change The Genetics Of The Next How Nutrition In One Generation Can Change The Genetics Of The Next

By Francie Diep

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Video: Researchers Watch Type 1 Diabetes As It Unfolds, in Real Time Video: Researchers Watch Type 1 Diabetes As It Unfolds, in Real Time

By Rebecca Boyle

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An Ultra-Low-Calorie, Low-Carb Diet is Sufficient to Reverse Type 2 Diabetes, Study Finds An Ultra-Low-Calorie, Low-Carb Diet is Sufficient to Reverse Type 2 Diabetes, Study Finds

By Rebecca Boyle

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Experimental “Body Reboot” Drug Begins Trial As Preemptive Preventer Of Diabetes Experimental “Body Reboot” Drug Begins Trial As Preemptive Preventer Of Diabetes

By Catherine Price

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Here’s one reason why people with diabetes get lots of UTIs Here’s one reason why people with diabetes get lots of UTIs

From the archives: How a medical ‘outsider’ discovered insulin From the archives: How a medical ‘outsider’ discovered insulin

Hacking Diabetes At Home Hacking Diabetes At Home

This Wearable Patch Uses Sweat To Monitor Blood Glucose Levels This Wearable Patch Uses Sweat To Monitor Blood Glucose Levels

Plant-based diets aren’t always healthy Plant-based diets aren’t always healthy

High-fructose corn syrup vs. sugar: Which is actually worse? High-fructose corn syrup vs. sugar: Which is actually worse?

Doctors add diabetes to the list of COVID-triggered conditions Doctors add diabetes to the list of COVID-triggered conditions

Sea snail venom could lead to better insulin for diabetics Sea snail venom could lead to better insulin for diabetics

Remember brown fat? We may finally know why it’s so darn good for you. Remember brown fat? We may finally know why it’s so darn good for you.

Healthy food prescriptions could save billions in healthcare costs Healthy food prescriptions could save billions in healthcare costs

23andMe now claims its DNA tests can predict your risk of diabetes 23andMe now claims its DNA tests can predict your risk of diabetes

A week of holiday junk food could derail your gut microbiome—but there’s hope A week of holiday junk food could derail your gut microbiome—but there’s hope

The case for full-fat yogurt The case for full-fat yogurt

The strange side effect of gastric bypass that helps diabetics The strange side effect of gastric bypass that helps diabetics

Scientists want to turn our gut bacteria into medicine Scientists want to turn our gut bacteria into medicine

Sniffing insulin might help people eat less Sniffing insulin might help people eat less

Is whole wheat bread better than white? That may depend on your gut bacteria. Is whole wheat bread better than white? That may depend on your gut bacteria.

Smartphone-controlled cells release insulin on demand in diabetic mice Smartphone-controlled cells release insulin on demand in diabetic mice

How hot peppers and marijuana could help cure gut problems How hot peppers and marijuana could help cure gut problems

Gluten-free diets are not actually linked to diabetes Gluten-free diets are not actually linked to diabetes

Cone Snail Venom Could Help Create Speedy Diabetes Treatments Cone Snail Venom Could Help Create Speedy Diabetes Treatments

These Biohackers Are Creating Open-Source Insulin These Biohackers Are Creating Open-Source Insulin

Stick-On Tattoo Measures Blood Sugar Without Needles Stick-On Tattoo Measures Blood Sugar Without Needles

Diabetic Charts A Year’s Worth Of His Health Data Diabetic Charts A Year’s Worth Of His Health Data

Artificial Sweeteners May Contribute to Metabolic Disorders Artificial Sweeteners May Contribute to Metabolic Disorders

Bionic Pancreas Handles Ice Cream Sundaes, French Fries Bionic Pancreas Handles Ice Cream Sundaes, French Fries

How Nutrition In One Generation Can Change The Genetics Of The Next How Nutrition In One Generation Can Change The Genetics Of The Next

Video: Researchers Watch Type 1 Diabetes As It Unfolds, in Real Time Video: Researchers Watch Type 1 Diabetes As It Unfolds, in Real Time

An Ultra-Low-Calorie, Low-Carb Diet is Sufficient to Reverse Type 2 Diabetes, Study Finds An Ultra-Low-Calorie, Low-Carb Diet is Sufficient to Reverse Type 2 Diabetes, Study Finds

Experimental “Body Reboot” Drug Begins Trial As Preemptive Preventer Of Diabetes Experimental “Body Reboot” Drug Begins Trial As Preemptive Preventer Of Diabetes

Diabetes(Page 2)

Latest in Diabetes

Here’s one reason why people with diabetes get lots of UTIs Here’s one reason why people with diabetes get lots of UTIs

From the archives: How a medical ‘outsider’ discovered insulin From the archives: How a medical ‘outsider’ discovered insulin

Hacking Diabetes At Home Hacking Diabetes At Home

This Wearable Patch Uses Sweat To Monitor Blood Glucose Levels This Wearable Patch Uses Sweat To Monitor Blood Glucose Levels

Plant-based diets aren’t always healthy Plant-based diets aren’t always healthy

High-fructose corn syrup vs. sugar: Which is actually worse? High-fructose corn syrup vs. sugar: Which is actually worse?

Doctors add diabetes to the list of COVID-triggered conditions Doctors add diabetes to the list of COVID-triggered conditions

Sea snail venom could lead to better insulin for diabetics Sea snail venom could lead to better insulin for diabetics

Remember brown fat? We may finally know why it’s so darn good for you. Remember brown fat? We may finally know why it’s so darn good for you.

Healthy food prescriptions could save billions in healthcare costs Healthy food prescriptions could save billions in healthcare costs

23andMe now claims its DNA tests can predict your risk of diabetes 23andMe now claims its DNA tests can predict your risk of diabetes

A week of holiday junk food could derail your gut microbiome—but there’s hope A week of holiday junk food could derail your gut microbiome—but there’s hope

The case for full-fat yogurt The case for full-fat yogurt

The strange side effect of gastric bypass that helps diabetics The strange side effect of gastric bypass that helps diabetics

Scientists want to turn our gut bacteria into medicine Scientists want to turn our gut bacteria into medicine

Sniffing insulin might help people eat less Sniffing insulin might help people eat less

Is whole wheat bread better than white? That may depend on your gut bacteria. Is whole wheat bread better than white? That may depend on your gut bacteria.

Smartphone-controlled cells release insulin on demand in diabetic mice Smartphone-controlled cells release insulin on demand in diabetic mice

How hot peppers and marijuana could help cure gut problems How hot peppers and marijuana could help cure gut problems

Gluten-free diets are not actually linked to diabetes Gluten-free diets are not actually linked to diabetes

Cone Snail Venom Could Help Create Speedy Diabetes Treatments Cone Snail Venom Could Help Create Speedy Diabetes Treatments

These Biohackers Are Creating Open-Source Insulin These Biohackers Are Creating Open-Source Insulin

Stick-On Tattoo Measures Blood Sugar Without Needles Stick-On Tattoo Measures Blood Sugar Without Needles

Diabetic Charts A Year’s Worth Of His Health Data Diabetic Charts A Year’s Worth Of His Health Data

Artificial Sweeteners May Contribute to Metabolic Disorders Artificial Sweeteners May Contribute to Metabolic Disorders

Bionic Pancreas Handles Ice Cream Sundaes, French Fries Bionic Pancreas Handles Ice Cream Sundaes, French Fries

How Nutrition In One Generation Can Change The Genetics Of The Next How Nutrition In One Generation Can Change The Genetics Of The Next

Video: Researchers Watch Type 1 Diabetes As It Unfolds, in Real Time Video: Researchers Watch Type 1 Diabetes As It Unfolds, in Real Time

An Ultra-Low-Calorie, Low-Carb Diet is Sufficient to Reverse Type 2 Diabetes, Study Finds An Ultra-Low-Calorie, Low-Carb Diet is Sufficient to Reverse Type 2 Diabetes, Study Finds

Experimental “Body Reboot” Drug Begins Trial As Preemptive Preventer Of Diabetes Experimental “Body Reboot” Drug Begins Trial As Preemptive Preventer Of Diabetes

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