New safety labeling changes for fluoroquinolone antibiotics, require these medications to carry stronger warnings about potential mental health side effects and the risk of serious blood sugar disturbances. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced measures to improve labeling consistency...

A diabetes diagnosis may seem overwhelming at first, but learning to manage diabetes mellitus enables you to start taking control of your condition, reducing the risk of further diabetes complications and improving your quality of life. Many healthcare professionals can help...

For parents of children with type 1 diabetes mellitus the diagnosis often comes as a bolt from the blue. There is always a huge amount of information to digest and process and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the sudden influx of information on medications, blood glucose testing, dietary...

Last year saw some significant steps forward in diabetes technology, with a number of new monitoring technologies and insulin delivery devices gaining US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval over the course of 2018. Among the new products available to American diabetes patients last year...

Walmart launches cheaper rapid-acting insulin In June, Walmart announced its plans to sell its own private brand analog insulin, ReliOn Novolog (insulin aspart) at significantly lower prices than the currently available brands. As any diabetic will tell you, insulin prices have skyrocketed in...

Many Americans are still struggling to cover health care costs as we begin 2022. Hundreds of drugs have already seen price hikes. Learn more about the state of prescription prices during the pandemic. As we begin 2022, many Americans wonder if the cost of their prescriptions will skyrocket in...

Struggling with Prescription Costs? Here's How to Save in 2024 Each year, the price of medications continues to rise, with more than 600 drug prices increasing by an average of 5% to 6% back in 2022. As Americans still face financial challenges, partly due to the long-term effects of the COVID-19...

Preventing expensive chronic diseases like diabetes, cancer, and high blood pressure significantly lowers healthcare costs for the industry and for patients. Chronic diseases continue to be one of the largest healthcare issues in the U.S., leading to negative outcomes from disability to death....

There are a lot of benefits of exercise for diabetes, including that it can help regulate your blood sugar levels and reduce your risk of complications. Physical activities play a significant role in maintaining overall body fitness and reduces your risk of chronic diseases like diabetes,...

Discover 8 tips to help you achieve your diabetes management cost reduction goals. Key Takeaways Diabetes affects about 37.3 million Americans (1 in 10 adults) At least 90% of diabetics in the U.S. have type 2 diabetes, which is primarily triggered by lifestyle factors Many diabetes patients...

Learn to ease the pressure of prescription prices with our list of saving strategies. Key Takeaways: Drug manufacturers in the U.S. set the price of prescription drugs Manufacturers of new drugs must recoup costs to make profit before generic alternatives flood the market This need for profit...

Managing the ABCs of diabetes is a great way to prevent diabetes-related complications. Here is how to control your diabetes. Every year more people are being diagnosed with diabetes across the globe. Understanding and managing this chronic disease improves your health and quality of life. The...

New technology is impacting preventive care and advancing home health care in countless ways, offering more convenience, efficiency, and cost savings. Technology is revolutionizing preventative care, transforming how health care providers diagnose, treat, and monitor patient health. Home health...