Abdominal fat in men – also called a “beer belly” or “belly fat” – is common in many people; it can lead to health complications and make it harder to manage diabetes...

Vertex Pharmaceuticals announced its intention to acquire the biotechnology company ViaCyte for $320 million in cash, merging two leaders in beta cell replacement...

Researchers are dedicated to developing new mealtime insulins that can help improve glucose management and prevent highs and lows. Exciting new concentrated, ultra-rapid...

See if you are eligible to participate in this study looking at whether the One Touch Solutions platform and its associated partner programs can help people better...

What should you do if you need to switch from an insulin pump to manual injections due to a malfunction? Get tips and advice from an endocrinologist and diabetes expert...

A study looked at diabetes-related hospitalizations in France before and after people started using a FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitor (CGM). Results showed...

The insulin your pancreas makes (or doesn't make) is at the center of how the body regulates blood glucose levels. Learn more about how this vital organ works and how...

Are you an adult with type 2 diabetes who is interested in trying oral insulin? If so, see if you’re eligible for this clinical trial studying how an oral insulin pill...

Adam Brown's go-to Bright Spot activity to smooth out blood sugars

For people with diabetes, using a reliable and safe method of birth control is essential in avoiding an unplanned, and potentially dangerous, pregnancy. By understanding...

The Eversense E3 continuous glucose monitor (CGM) has been approved by the FDA and it has received a CE Mark approval in Europe for people with diabetes aged 18 and...

Time in range (TIR) is an actionable metric that captures the highs, lows and in-range glucose values that people with diabetes experience each day. Because TIR shows...

Insulin has come a long way since its discovery over 100 years ago. Learn what new insulin options may be on the horizon that could revolutionize the way diabetes is...

The iLet Bionic Pancreas is currently the closest automated insulin delivery system to a fully closed loop system. At ADA's 82nd Scientific Sessions, a panel of experts...

Every now and then you may take a break from your diabetes technology. diaTribe’s Social Media Manager Eritrea Mussa Khan shares her experience taking a break from...

The insulin pump has come a long way since the first prototypes were developed in the 1960s. James S. Hirsch explores the riveting history of this integral piece of...

How a simple mindset trick transformed how I view blood sugars and use my diabetes data

Sports are a great way for people to engage in healthy habits, and they can contribute to positive mental health outcomes as well. Shawn Laib describes the ways...

Diabetes affects the skin in ways people may not even realize. Read about this connection and learn how to maintain healthy skin.

As a child of a person with diabetes, it can often feel as though the odds are stacked against you and those you love. Terrisha Buckley shares her experience learning...