Coming off what it’s described as its “best year ever,” the continuous glucose monitoring provider Dexcom is now looking to expand its work among people with Type 2 diabetes in a new, wider ...

People who have type 2 diabetes have an increased amount of sugar in their blood, also called blood glucose. Increased blood sugar happens when your body’s insulin doesn’t work as well as it should.

Medically reviewed by Danielle Weiss, MD Following a healthy meal plan is an essential part of managing diabetes. Because ...

Type 2 diabetes is diagnosed by testing your blood glucose (sugar) levels. These tests, such as the fasting plasma glucose test and the A1C blood test, are usually done in a healthcare provider's ...

Jessica Migala has been a health, fitness, and nutrition writer for almost 15 years. She has contributed to more than 40 print and digital publications, including Health and Runner's World. Jessica ...

Most fad diets don’t live up to the hype, let alone serious scientific scrutiny. But intermittent fasting seems to be an exception. These plans involve going without caloric foods or drinks for an ...

Type 2 diabetes can cause increased thirst and frequent urination. The kidneys can’t process excess glucose, so the body tries to replace lost fluids. The condition may lead to nerve damage, ...

Jardiance (empagliflozin) is a medicine for type 2 diabetes approved by the FDA in 2014. It is approved to help lower blood sugar levels in adults and children with type 2 diabetes and to lower the ...