For many years, scientists have been puzzled by individuals who live in high-elevation areas throughout the world. Surveys of high-altitude populations, from areas of the Andes to regions of the ...

Obesity causes insulin resistance by increasing activation of the sympathetic nervous system and the release of the stress hormone norepinephrine, according to a new study. A study from Rutgers Health ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Differences in medication adherence do not fully explain why African Americans fare more poorly than whites in managing their diabetes, a new study suggests. Research has ...

Genetic variation may explain why some children exposed to diabetes in utero become obese and others don't by CU Anschutz Medical Campus edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Alexander Pol Editors' ...

Sugar control helps, but it’s not enough. Dr Debalina Dutta and Dr Ankur Gahlot share why diet, sleep and overall wellness are crucial to prevent complications.

Stress can make diabetes management even more challenging than it already is, because cortisol, the hormone your body releases in response to stress, makes blood sugar levels rise. Because diabetes ...

More than half of Hispanic adults are expected to develop diabetes according to recent studies, making early detection and lifestyle changes crucial for prevention and management. I spoke with medical ...

Scientists found low oxygen at high altitude makes red blood cells absorb excess glucose, lowering diabetes risk. In mice, a ...

Diabetes brings one image to mind: a heavier person struggling with high blood sugar. But that image misses a large and ...

Diabetes is well-known for affecting the heart and kidneys, but its impact on your ears is a ‘silent’ complication.

Medical experts have explained when diabetic patients could safely fast during Ramadan and warned of risks for those with ...

A study from Rutgers Health and other institutions indicates that stress hormones – not impaired cellular insulin signaling – may be the primary driver of obesity-related diabetes. The paper in Cell ...