Every Person with Diabetes Needs Ongoing Self-Management Education and Support
You prescribe medications for type 2 diabetes, but what about diabetes education and support? It can be just as essential. Read more
Diabetes Discoveries & Practice Blog
Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program Expands Access to Evidence-based Community Intervention
The MDPP expanded model aims to prevent type 2 diabetes among Medicare beneficiaries with prediabetes. Read more
New Results from NIDDK-funded Research Add to Understanding of Diabetes in Youth
Results from three newly published NIDDK-funded studies—TrialNet, RISE, and Teen-LABS—reveal findings about youth and diabetes. Read more
Study Finds That Ultra-Processed Foods Lead to Weight Gain
NIDDK researchers report results of the first randomized, controlled research on the effect of ultra-processed foods on energy intake and weight gain. Read more
NDEP National Diabetes Survey Reveals Trends in Diabetes Knowledge, Perceptions, and Behaviors
Findings from a national survey reveal that we are seeing some improvements in diabetes awareness and knowledge, but more work is needed to improve diabetes-related health care and education. Read more
Introducing Your Patients to Clinical Trials
Help promote clinical trial enrollment by sharing this new video with your patients. Read more
Diabetes Diagnosis: A Teachable Moment for Partners
Partners of people with diabetes are at a significantly higher risk of developing diabetes themselves. Read more
Promoting Better Sleep Habits in Adolescents with Type 1
Sleep is often overlooked as a potential risk or protective factor for diabetes management. Read more
Lasting Effects of Low-dose Anti-Thymocyte Globulin in Preserving Insulin Production and Glucose Control
NIH-funded TrialNet research is successfully finding ways to preserve insulin production. Read more
Look at the Feet
A podiatric foot examination is a vital part of an overall medical work-up for people with diabetes. Read more