Experts say biological changes or a lack of interest in self-care might be to blame

European researchers found odds rose by up to 22 percent at this level of consumption

But nearly half of patients aren't meeting goals for blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol

A new oral diabetes drug that works in a different way is expected to arrive on pharmacy shelves in the U.S. this week.

Small study suggests supplement might help, but diabetes expert is skeptical

Experts find an association, but aren't recommending supplementation

Invokana works by blocking reabsorption of glucose in body

Here's what to do after you are diagnosed with prediabetes to prevent it from becoming diabetes.

Is type 2 diabetes reversal possible? WebMD discusses tips for a healthy lifestyle including diet and exercise.

Link between 'sister diseases' is rooted in immune system problem, expert says

Study found people taking newer drugs were 44 percent less likely to be hospitalized with the condition

Ranexa shows effectiveness, especially in patients with poor blood sugar control, study finds

WebMD describes serious symptoms to watch out for if you have diabetes.

Bioengineered implant could house transplanted insulin-producing cells, researchers say

System helped keep blood sugar at safe levels among young campers, study found

Global study strengthens tie between sweeteners and type 2 disease, experts say

Only 21 percent of those interviewed say they're well-versed on the disease, Harris Interactive/HealthDay survey finds

But large U.S. government study shows there's a lot of room for improvement to prevent complications

Study finds gene therapy eliminated mimic of type 1 disease in five beagle pups; implications for humans unclear

Experts suspect the jump may be linked to unknown environmental causes

People with diabetes who want to lower their risk of heart attack and stroke should focus on controlling their blood pressure and ''bad'' cholesterol, according to a new study of more than 26,000 patients.

An FDA advisory panel has given its blessing to canagliflozin (Invokana) for the treatment of type 2 diabetes.

Countries that mix high-fructose corn syrup into processed foods and soft drinks have higher rates of diabetes than countries that don’t use this sweetener, a new study shows.

The number of children and teens with type 1 and type 2 diabetes is expected to spike dramatically in the next 40 years, creating what one expert calls a potential catastrophe for the nation’s health care system.

The number of people diagnosed with diabetes in the U.S. jumped by 50% or more in 42 states and by more than 100% in 18 states in just under two decades, according to the latest snapshot from the CDC.