Diabetes and metabolic health Archive

An analysis shows less than 7% of adults in the US meet the criteria for optimal cardiometabolic health. Taking small steps to help control and improve key risk factors can reduce the odds of a heart attack or stroke.

A single high iron result doesn't always equal iron overload. Learn which follow‑up tests matter and when changing what you eat might help.

Strict blood sugar targets can raise hypoglycemia risks like falls and confusion. Learn why many experts now favor looser goals for older adults.

Low thyroid hormone can quietly nudge LDL and glucose in the wrong direction. Learn more about the connection.

From x-ray treatments to other imaging tests, not all radiation is equal. See which exposures worry thyroid experts and which don’t.

Type 2 diabetes and sleep apnea often occur together, especially in people with extra weight. Learn how one condition may influence the other.

Fatty liver, ongoing inflammation, cirrhosis, alcohol, and even hepatitis C can all interact. Learn how these factors may shape future liver cancer risk.

Inhaled corticosteroids mostly act in the lungs, but some enter the bloodstream. Learn when they might nudge glucose higher and how doctors adjust care.

Long‑standing, poorly controlled diabetes can shift how your brain senses "low" glucose. Learn why near‑normal levels may trigger symptoms.

Resistant starch causes smaller blood sugar spikes than regular starches, and feeds beneficial gut bacteria. You can increase the resistant starch content of starchy foods by cooking and chilling them, though overall diet quality matters more to blood sugar control than this trick alone.