7 deaths, hundreds of injuries may be linked to glucose monitor errors
Patients with affected devices should stop using them. They are eligible for free replacements, Abbott said.
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Patients with affected devices should stop using them. They are eligible for free replacements, Abbott said.
The prices of insulin have skyrocketed over the years to the point where many people who need the drug have had to make tough choices in order to afford it.
The Maryland Department of Health launched its "Know Your Risk" campaign to raise to encourage Marylanders to assess their risk for prediabetes.
A number of companies who have produced Super Bowl ads for decades aren't doing it this year, but Nick Jonas, a Grammy Award-nominated pop star, is part of a campaign that is using humor and technology to raise awareness about diabetes.
Maryland will spend $94 million to help fight and treat diabetes after the COVID-19 pandemic underlined the severity of the disease, a move one doctor said will save lives.
The risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, the most common type of diabetes, is impacted by genetics and lifestyle factors such as your diet, body weight and exercise habits.
November was National Diabetes Month. WJZ's Nicole Baker spoke with LifeBridge Health Dr. Asha Thomas about what diabetes is and how to prevent getting at least one form of it.
Taxes on sugary drinks, a new study has revealed, can lead to major health gains and reductions in health care costs — but just how much of a benefit they provide can vary by the design of the tax.
The health benefits of the Mediterranean diet are renowned: Lots and lots of veggies, fruit, fish and olive oil have been shown to strengthen bones, improve brain health and reduce the risk for some cancers, diabetes, high cholesterol, heart disease and stroke.
Medtronic has recalled some of its insulin pumps after injuries and one death were reported due to the device malfunctioning, according to a US Food and Drug Administration announcement on Wednesday.
We hate to ruin your festive cheer, but it turns out that ordering a pint of caramel-flavored hot chocolate topped with whipped cream may not actually be that good for you.
Did you know sleep apnea can increase your diabetes risk?
The Maryland Department of Health released its first Diabetes Action Plan that includes intervention strategies to help reduce diabetes in Maryland.
Getting together with friends and relatives is a favorite part of the holidays.
Part of managing your diabetes is making conscious, healthful food choices. You don't have to completely deprive yourself of scrumptious meals and snacks - balance is the key.
Is sea salt healthier than table salt? Does late-night snacking really cause you to weight gain?
In addition to exercise, nutrition is an important for managing diabetes.
Federal regulators are suing to block pamphlet and newsletter publishers from marketing a purported cure for diabetes and advertising claims that consumers can collect $1 trillion in "Congressional Checks" or "Republican Checks."
Shorter people are at greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to a study published Monday in the journal Diabetologia.
Doctors have long known about a link between diabetes and an increased risk of heart failure, but a new paper suggests the link is significantly stronger in women than in men.
Rep. Elijah Cummings, (D-Md), released a committee staff report on the prices of diabetes drugs for seniors and the uninsured in Maryland's 7th Congressional District.
A study of rats has revealed that artificial sweeteners, commonly used in zero-calorie sodas, actually did as much harm to the body as a high-sugar diet.
International diabetes organizations are calling for weight-loss surgery to become a more routine treatment option for diabetes, even for some patients who are only mildly obese.
Two months ago, we aired a story about a program called Fabulous You. It's a new approach to helping women with diabetes get their health under control.
We all want to feel fabulous, but for women living with Type 2 diabetes, it can be a difficult goal. That's why the Maryland Diabetes Association is launching a new program called "Fabulous You" and it's working!
