diabetes

Novo Nordisk is planning to slash the price of several insulin drugs by up to 75% in the U.S., following a similar move by Eli Lilly.

Insulin plays an essential role in the human body, especially for the 37.3 million people in the U.S. who have diabetes, according to the National Diabetes Statistics Report.

An NBC 5 viewer helps a woman having trouble find her diabetes medication get a necessary dose after she reported having trouble getting her required medication.

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The diabetes drug shortage is hitting close to home for many North Texans and it’s causing frustration for those who rely on the medicine for survival. Health reporter Bianca Castro has more.

People with diabetes are having a hard time finding crucial medication these days, and some are blaming a trend you may have seen on TikTok. NBC 5’s Bianca Castro explains.

A popular diabetes drug is facing a shortage following a significant demand increase due to its ability to help aid in weight loss, according to the FDA.

The FDA approved the new diabetes treatment Tzield, an injectable treatment that can slow the progression of Type 1 diabetes in patients with stage 2 and delay the need for injectable insulin by two years.

More than 1 in ten patients who use insulin report spending a significant portion of their income on the drug.

Yumlish, a Dallas healthcare startup, is using technology to make diabetes-focused nutrition education accessible to all North Texans looking to better control their disease through their diet.

For those who have diabetes, managing the disease can be exhausting, but diabetes burnout can lead to bigger health problems.

Diabetes requires round-the-clock attention but sometimes people hit a barrier known as diabetes burnout, which can be serious and harmful.

Diabetes effects 537 million people globally, but there’s been no promising cure. Now, stem cells may finally offer a way to create new insulin-making cells.

Research scientists at The University of Texas at Arlington have developed footwear technology that may prevent the development of diabetic foot ulcers.

Research scientists at The University of Texas at Arlington have developed footwear technology that may prevent the development of diabetic foot ulcers.

Reports of rising diabetes cases during the pandemic have scientists exploring if there could be a link with the coronavirus.

The cost of insulin continues to skyrocket, leaving people to choose between paying for their health care or other bills.

As costs across the board begin to rise, so is the cost of insulin. The price hike is putting more financial strains on local families who have to choose between insulin doses and paying other bills

It’s never been more important to improve our health and diet. An allergist and immunologist explains why no ingredient is more detrimental to your immune health than sugar, and steps on how to cut back.

Thousands of people are diagnosed with unusual forms of hard-to-treat diabetes. Now researchers are hoping a nationwide clinical trial will help them find new treatments.