DIABETES
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How Continuous Glucose Monitors Help Kids with Type I Diabetes
The continuous glucose monitor is among a number of new technologies that can help youngsters manage diabetes.

Managing Diabetes With Resilience and a Positive Attitude
A young patient's parents reflect on their daughter's experience with diabetes treatment at UH Rainbow.

Diabetes and Heart Disease: A Dangerous Combination
There is a very important connection between diabetes and heart disease that is under-appreciated by most people with diabetes: If you are living with diabetes, then you are at heightened risk for heart and kidney disease.

Study Aims To Solve Special Problem for COVID-19 Patients With Diabetes
As many as 20 percent of COVID-19 patients being treated in the ICU may have diabetes, according to recent studies, making management of their glucose levels a vital concern.

Prediabetes Is on the Rise in Teenagers
Having prediabetes increases the chances of getting Type 2 diabetes. Teens with prediabetes also have higher blood pressure and cholesterol levels, which raise their risk for heart disease and stroke.

5 Things Parents Should Know About Kids and Diabetes
As a parent, learning all you can about diabetes is one of the best ways to help your child manage this condition. Here are five things you may want to know.

Avoiding and Controlling Diabetes May Be Simpler Than You Think
The fact that Type 2 diabetes is more and more common shouldn't make anyone think it's not a major health concern. Learn how you can avoid the severe medical consequences of diabetes.

Why Kidney Health is Vital to Your Overall Well-Being
You cannot live without proper renal function, even if the kidneys are assisted artificially. Life would not continue without the many functions these organs perform. Learn more about kidney health.