Diabetes has been on the radar of health experts for many years now. It seems that despite increased awareness and attention, diabetes rates are still growing in the US.

More people around the globe are developing diabetes. More than a third of the US and half of the Chinese population are estimated to have prediabetes. Rates in Britain are soaring as well.

Many people with diabetes take insulin, which can help their body process blood sugar. As faster- and longer-acting insulins have been developed, insulin use — and cost — has increased.

In some cases, lifestyle changes aren’t enough to treat diabetes, and medication is required. There are a variety of diabetes treatment options, but some options may carry more risks than others.

Losing weight is often the first step to controlling type 2 diabetes. Some weight loss methods may work better against diabetes than others.

Managing blood sugar levels is a central part of treating diabetes and preventing complications related to diabetes. And now, new research has reinforced that important fact.

There are many known factors that increase the risk of developing diabetes. New research may be adding one sleep disorder to that list.

Scientists don’t fully understand calciphylaxis, a rare and potentially deadly blood vessel condition. But new research points to some of the major factors linked to the disease.

To fight diabetes, patients can make changes in diet and exercise, take medication, or in some cases, undergo weight loss surgery. For the obese, surgery has been shown to cut both weight and diabetes risk.

Diabetes increases risk for heart disease, so a heart attack might be reason to test for diabetes. But it seems a heart attack was not enough for many doctors to take that closer look for diabetes.