NIDDK experts discuss research that aims to inform obesity prevention and treatment. Read more

People who have limited health literacy may have trouble finding, understanding, and using information to effectively manage their diabetes. Learn how to improve diabetes care by addressing limited health literacy skills. Read more

Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability for people with diabetes. Managing elevated hemoglobin A1C levels, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol can reduce the risk for stroke. Read more

Learn about how diagnosing and treating peripheral arterial disease in people with diabetes can help prevent amputations. Read more

Learn about the benefits and limitations to treating patients via telemedicine. Read more

What can health care professionals do for patients who live in communities where it’s hard to follow standard diabetes-related advice to eat healthy, get exercise, and manage stress? Read more

Learn why it’s important to understand a patient’s environment and cultural background. Read more

Learn about resources you can use to help patients who have immediate and pressing social needs. Read more

Social determinants of health are the primary contributors to unfair and avoidable differences in health status, including risk for developing diabetes and diabetes complications. Read more

A1C is a useful but imperfect tool for diagnosis of diabetes, because test responses vary considerably across ethnic and racial populations. Read more