Nighttime hypoglycemia can be the result of a number of factors in people with diabetes. It is important to learn what causes hypoglycemia (low glucose) in order to prevent it from happening. What Are ...

“Why does it seem like every time I eat a carbohydrate (carbs), foods my glucose levels skyrocket?” “Why is it that some foods make my glucose levels high and other foods don't?” These are just a few ...

Dietary fiber is a type of carbohydrate just like sugars and starches. This sometimes can be confusing for people living with diabetes. Carbohydrate is the macronutrient that has the biggest impact on ...

BOSTON — Most fat stores energy; the body’s brown fat does the opposite. Unlike the white fat that accumulates just under our skin, brown fat burns calories and glucose to generate heat. Formally ...

BOSTON, MA — A new study from Joslin Diabetes Center explores the role of insulin signaling in the brain’s immune cells, and how it may mediate the relationship between type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer’s ...

BOSTON — Nonmedical factors drive up to 60 percent of health outcomes, and for people with type 2 diabetes (T2D), social determinants of health factors like poverty, food insecurity, and unstable ...

In a medium mixing bowl beat egg whites till foamy. Stir in canned pumpkin, evaporated skim milk, sugar, spices and salt. Place four 6-ounce custard cups in a shallow baking pan. Pour the pumpkin ...

BOSTON – More than 40 percent of American adults have obesity, a complex condition that can increase the risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease and certain cancers. One mechanism by which obesity ...

“How do I know if a meal or snack is going to spike up my glucose levels?” “Why does it seem like every time I eat a carbohydrate, my glucose levels skyrocket?” “Why is it that some foods make my ...

Studying molecular factors that mediate bariatric surgery’s beneficial effect on type 2 diabetes, Joslin investigators identify one that could be targeted therapeutically without surgery. More than a ...

BOSTON — Proven to protect against a wide array of diseases, exercise may be the most powerful anti-aging intervention known to science. However, while physical activity can improve health during ...

People with diabetes have been identified as one group that may face greater risks of complications when dealing with COVID-19. With that in mind, our clinicians have put together a list of guidelines ...