Retina Blood Vessel Damage: Diabetes affects not only the heart, kidneys, liver, and nerves, but also the eyes. Many people only realize this when the problem has already progressed. How does diabetes ...

A study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences details the role of the protein Pentraxin 3 (PTX3) in diabetic retinopathy, a leading cause of blindness and visual impairment. The ...

Diabetes is a long-term condition that impacts many parts of the body, including the skin. High blood sugar, reduced circulation, and weakened immunity make people with diabetes more likely to develop ...

Blindness and eye problems may seem far in the future for children and teenagers with diabetes. But a new study shows these concerns shouldn't be overlooked in those with the condition — of any age.

Diabetic retinopathy laser surgery is an in-office treatment that involves making tiny burns in the eye with a beam of light. While it does not correct vision loss that has already occurred, it can ...

As the third heatwave of the year continues, and millions are expected to jet off abroad this summer, health experts have ...

One minor side effect of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes is a tendency for bruises to form easily and heal slowly. Bruises can be caused by multiple disease-related factors, but bruising is usually ...

Epidemiologists have long noted that there appears to be some sort of correlation between type 2 diabetes — the type that’s associated with obesity, and which often appears later in life — and ...

Health insurance covers the high costs of diabetes, such as a hospital stay for a serious complication, but not the daily costs of medicines and tests.