Medtronic’s acquisition of Companion Medical brought a smart insulin pen, the InPen, into its diabetes care lineup.

To inject insulin safely and effectively, it's important to follow your doctor's advice and remember a few key steps.

To check your blood sugar levels at home, you can use a glucose meter or a continuous glucose monitor. Here's what you should know about both devices.

The new substance combines both insulin, the hormone that lowers blood sugar levels—and glucagon, which that increases them.

Researchers at the Indiana University School of Medicine have discovered a new way to regulate blood glucose levels using a ...

Scientists discovered that Gila monster venom contains a compound that slows digestion. It led to one of the biggest medical ...

Stories like Mendosa’s have become commonplace in the age of Ozempic. According to a 2024 Kaiser Family Foundation survey, ...

For decades, checking your metabolic health meant a needle. It involved a trip to a clinic, a blood draw, and a wait for lab results. This process measures key markers like blood sugar. But it often ...

UBC Okanagan's Dr. Jonathan Little studies metabolic disruptions that characterize Type 2 diabetes. His latest research explores how a saliva test can help predict future metabolic health concerns ...

Measuring elevated levels of insulin in blood, called hyperinsulinemia, is a proven way to measure metabolic health and can show risk of developing future health concerns, including Type 2 diabetes, ...

Intranasal insulin effectively targets brain regions involved in memory and cognition, showing promise for Alzheimer and MCI treatment. Insulin uptake varied among participants, with higher uptake in ...