We know instinctively that prevention is better than cure – and the evidence is there to back it up as well – but cutting expenditure on population health is invisible. The same goes for not ...

The RSB is part of an intensifying social counter-revolution. In New Zealand, as in the US and throughout the world, the government is tearing up social rights and protections that were won by the ...

Health Minister Dr Shane Reti says people with diabetes and other painful conditions will benefit from a significant new qualification to boost training in foot care.

If you have diabetes, following a nutritious diet that promotes healthy blood sugar levels is critical. But it can feel challenging to constantly shop for, plan, and prepare diabetes-friendly meals.

Having diabetes doesn’t mean you need to deny yourself all the foods you love, but you do want to make healthier food choices. Combining fruits and veggies in a smoothie is a good way to get ...

Taking prednisone can make the liver resistant to insulin, raising blood sugar levels and potentially leading to steroid-induced diabetes. Steroids may also worsen existing diabetes symptoms.

Diabetes describes a group of metabolic diseases characterized by high blood sugar levels. Diabetes can be caused by the pancreas not producing insulin (type 1 diabetes) or by insulin resistance ...

Experts share strategies for talking with patients who have obesity about weight reduction in ways that allow for cultural differences and body positivity. Treating Obesity: Not for a Lack of ...

San Diego just moved to preserve affordable housing. Here’s what it could do. The proposed preservation law aims to prevent thousands of rent-restricted apartments intended for low-income and ...

Blood sugar spikes usually happen after you eat. Anyone can have a blood sugar spike, not just those with diabetes. A blood glucose meter lets you measure the amount of sugar in your blood.