Type 1 diabetes Archive

Continuous glucose monitors—small, wearable devices that continuously estimate a person’s blood sugar level—can help people with type 2 diabetes who don’t use insulin to better manage their condition, according to a 2026 study.

Blood sugar goals are only one part of managing prediabetes. Explore how daily habits and other health risks fit into the picture.

Cortisol helps regulate important body functions, and levels that remain high can affect more than you might expect. Find out what changes to notice.

Type 2 diabetes is a major cause of vision loss and blindness, kidney failure requiring dialysis, heart attacks, strokes, amputations, infections, and even early death. Research suggests that a healthy lifestyle can prevent diabetes from occurring in the first place, and even reverse its progress.

A potassium result outside the expected range can raise questions about symptoms, heart health, and possible causes. Find out what details matter.

Research into pancreatic cell growth is opening new possibilities, but a major biological challenge could shape future diabetes treatments.

Genital herpes testing can depend on symptoms, timing, and personal circumstances. See what may shape your next steps and what to discuss with a doctor.

Graves’ disease affects the thyroid, but its broader impact may involve other parts of the body. Find out which conditions doctors monitor.

A sarcoidosis diagnosis followed by ITP can raise concerns about a possible connection. Discover what may link these conditions and what remains uncertain.

A cough that lingers for weeks after a cold can be confusing. Learn why it can persist, what else might be going on, and when to see your doctor.