Prediabetes is a condition in which blood glucose concentrations—often called blood sugar—are higher than normal but don’t yet meet the criteria for diabetes. However, untreated prediabetes often leads to full-fledged diabetes in five years or less. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 84.1 million American adults have prediabetes, representing about 34 percent…
Having diabetes can put you at greater risk for heart disease, kidney failure, blindness and nerve damage. Can it put you at higher risk for dementia, too? “The connection is definitely there, but it’s tenuous. There are a lot of theories about how it might happen, but not a lot of proof,” says John Buse,…
Anna Kahkoska and Nick Brazeau, students in UNC’s MD-PhD program, have developed an innovative approach to patient care at the Open Door Clinic, a free clinic in Burlington staffed by students from the UNC School of Medicine, Elon University, and Alamance Community College that treats a large number of patients with diabetes.
Diabetes can have a substantial impact on individuals and their partners, facing complex reactions to the condition. Read about the ways you can help you and your loved one with diabetes make healthy lifestyle changes together.
UNC-led global phase-3 clinical trial sets the stage for improved management of a disease that affects nearly 30 million Americans.
This is the largest study of childhood diabetes in diverse populations ever done in the U.S., says Elizabeth Mayer-Davis, PhD, who has led the study for eight years.
Meteorologists can often warn us of impending bad weather. Doctors can often do the same with our health--warning us when we're at risk for a serious disease. An example: a condition called prediabetes...
Have you ever had a friend tell you they can’t join you for lunch because they’re in the detox phase of a new eating plan? Or seen a celebrity say that they’ve found the key to weight loss after years of struggling—and they can still eat most of what they want, with a few exceptions?…
This story originally ran November 9, 2017, and was updated June 18, 2024. Pop quiz, just for men: What’s your doctor’s name? Wait, you do have a doctor, right? For about 18 percent of men in the United States, the answer is no. “Women start seeing an OB-GYN in young adulthood, so they have a…
Are you planning a big summer trip? You’re probably researching accommodations and restaurants and thinking about activities to do and places to go. Make sure your preparations also include how you’ll stay healthy. By avoiding infection and injury, you’ll be able to enjoy the trip to its fullest. We spoke to Louise King, MD, a…
When you decide to hire a personal trainer, you’re making a commitment to improve your health and fitness, but you’re also making a financial investment. If you feel you’re not getting your money’s worth out of your training sessions, you may be wondering: Should I break up with my personal trainer? We talked to Colleen…
After years of study, your child is ready to graduate from college—congratulations! As you celebrate this milestone, use the opportunity to advise and guide your new graduate on their health. While your child may have enjoyed some independence at college, they probably had many conveniences on campus to support healthy habits. When they were sick,…
