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Complications

Higher blood sugar levels cause damage over time to blood vessels and nerves, which can affect your eyes, heart, kidneys, and other organs. It’s important to be aware of these diabetes-related health complications so that you can act now to avoid them or prevent them from progressing.

Five patients share their experiences with the FDA-cleared, no-prescription-needed device. What did they like and how can it be made even better?
Combining metformin and Jardiance into a single pill.
Breaking news from Stockholm, Sweden, where our team is on the ground at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) Conference – one of the largest...
Enrolling at over 140 sites worldwide. Can it reduce A1c and insulin use and improve time-in-range?
How close is the UN to achieving its goal of “halting the rise in diabetes and obesity” by 2025?
FDA expands use to people with mild to moderate kidney disease.
People with type 2 diabetes should contact their physicians if symptoms of heart failure appear.
Making major improvements over current standard of care – how does this new treatment work? The FDA recently approved a new indication for a product that has been used...
People with type 2 diabetes should contact their physicians if they notice new pain, sores, or infections on their legs or feet.
A world-renowned researcher’s seven tips for expectant mothers with type 1, type 2, or gestational diabetes
Key lessons learned from one woman’s ongoing battle with adrenal insufficiency, and the unexpected role of diabetes technology.
New improvements in the second-generation: better battery, app control, and more!
Instead of “avoid long-term complications,” Adam Brown focuses on something more motivating and uplifting
An FDA advisory panel voted 17-2 to expand the drug label for type 2 diabetes drug Victoza to reflect a 13% reduction in overall heart risk and 22% reduction in heart-...
Full results of DEVOTE study presented at ADA 2017 show that basal insulin Tresiba reduces risk of severe hypoglycemia by 40% (by 53% overnight), in addition to being...
CANVAS study presented at ADA 2017 highlights heart and kidney protection for type 2 diabetes drug Invokana, and questions persist over an increased risk of amputations
Learn practical tips on taking care of your feet and how to easily make them a part of daily diabetes management
Information about diabetes supplies for those hit by the storms and for those who can help them
How to overcome the most frustrating diabetes landmine
FDA Approves New GLP-1 Label on Victoza to show that the medicine makes hearts healthier!

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