Local couple host annual drag show to raise money, awareness for diabetes

One in 10 people have diabetes. Almost half of the adult population is unaware of their condition, according to the International Diabetes Federation.

The Texas heat can be unbearable, and for people with diabetes, it can really be challenging dealing with scorching temperatures.

The Greater YMCA San Antonio is partnering with the American Diabetes Association to help teach kids about diabetes prevention through their Camp Project Prevention.

A person being able to re-grow their own damaged pancreas inside their body might sound like science fiction, but a new local research study wants to know if it could be real.

Diabetes is a major reason people lose their vision or limbs or experience kidney failure, three complications that Joel Gonzalez, Jr. has dealt with in his life.

A registered dietician who helps people with diabetes stay on track is offering food tips for those taking part in Fiesta events.

Next Thursday, UT Health San Antonio will host the 2024 Bi-National Obesity and Metabolic Symposium.

National Public Health Week starts Monday and lasts through April 7. Cities across the country are offering people tips about how they can improve their health.

You might know diabetes has something to do with insulin and sugar. But none of it is sweet. Diabetes itself is not a deadly condition, but it can lead to other complications that can be.

A1c goals are different for everyone, knowing your goal can help you manage your health wisely

According to the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District, more than 13 percent or 280,000 people in Bexar County have diabetes. Experts agree the best way to prevent complications from the illness is to: eat a healthful diet, exercise regularly, check your blood sugar often and take your medicine correctly.

Doctors are having to amputate and remove limbs on more people in the county because of complications with diabetes, a chronic disease afflicting more than 13 percent of people in Bexar County.

A UT Health San Antonio team just won a $1.2 million award to establish early intervention for pre-diabetes. They say it could cut into the diabetes pandemic the world is experiencing.

The New York Times recently reported on the crisis of diabetes in Latino communities in San Antonio.

UTSA soccer player Marlee Fray and Texas State wide receiver Beau Corrales signed NIL deals with Dexcom to help promote how to deal with your diabetes while competing at the highest level.

"The prevalence of diabetes in the United States is about 10%. Here in San Antonio, it is over 16%, which means that one out of six people have diabetes."

San Antonio’s skyline downtown will have a blue tint to it on Tuesday night.

'Beyond Type 1' is a non-profit dedicated to helping people recognize the signs of diabetes and embrace them.

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, and the City of San Antonio Metropolitan Health District is raising awareness about the diabetes epidemic in the community.

It's common knowledge that diabetics receive their insulin through injections or pumps. However, many people don't know of a new option. Inhalable insulin is available to adults, and a local study could soon make it available to kids.

The summer months are the best time to be on the lookout for Type 1 diabetes signs and symptoms in children, according to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

UT Health San Antonio is commemorating Diabetes Alert Day on March 28 by providing the following question and answer session regarding diabetes and obesity with Carolina Solis-Herrera, MD.

March 28 is Diabetes Alert Day, and The Texas Diabetes Institute wants to remind everyone to get their glucose (sugar) levels checked.

A recently approved diabetes medication is showing promise by helping people without diabetes take off a significant amount of weight.

A new once-weekly shot for insulin being tested may give millions of people new hope.

University Health and the San Antonio Food Bank are partnering up for World Diabetes Day by holding a public health fair on Nov. 14, according to a news release.

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, and understanding the disease can help with prevention and management.

Taking control of your health, such as making healthy food choices, staying active, getting regular checkups, and taking care of your mental health, is very important.

November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Today, more than 30 million people in the US are living with type 2 diabetes.

The first clinical trial of a "bionic pancreas" at UT Health San Antonio's Texas Diabetes Institute is complete and it was so successful at controlling diabetes, it may get FDA clearance next year.

Families were upset to see 43 GOP leaders drop a pricing provision from the inflation reduction act that was just signed into law. Now they're asking congress to add $35 monthly insulin caps for all diabetes patients.

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Without insulin, people are forced to manage their type 1 diabetes with injections and medications. Now, there’s new hope that could replace the monitors and pumps for good.

People are encouraged to assess their risk for developing type 2 diabetes on Diabetes Alert Day.

A CDC report shows kids 18 years old and younger with COVID-19 are more likely to develop diabetes.

Autopsies of COVID-19 patients have shown physical evidence of direct damage to the pancreas, specifically the beta cell that produces insulin.

Are you aware there are more types of diabetes than just type one and type two?

November is diabetes awareness month, but how much do you know about this disease? Are you at risk? Prediabetes is a serious health condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal. It’s the stage before full-fledged diabetes develops. 88 million American adults have prediabetes, but more than 84 percent don’t even know they have it.

SAN ANTONIO – Diabetes is a problem across the world, across the country, and especially in South Texas. Metro Health data shows one and seven people in the San Antonio community has diabetes. Tuesday is Diabetes Alert Day, a one-day “wake-up call” that focuses on the seriousness of diabetes and the importance of understanding your risk. I try to go and manage what I eat.”Diabetes and prediabetes is a concerning issue, especially in the San Antonio community. “At the Texas Diabetes Institute, we now have more children with type two diabetes than we have with type one diabetes.

SAN ANTONIO – The average percentage of pregnant women in South Texas with gestational diabetes is almost three times the national average. Around the country, 7% of pregnant women are typically diagnosed with gestational diabetes. “I’ve certainly seen the reports of gestational diabetes are going up. RELATED: How to manage diabetes during the pandemicAdGestational diabetes is diabetes diagnosed for the first time during pregnancy. “We do know that women who have gestational diabetes may be at increased risk for hospitalization,” he said.

They say some common household chemicals can cause offspring to develop diabetes. Experts say over time, these chemicals are released into the air we breathe, and some studies show how these particles spread from electronics to our hands. The most harmful chemicals have been banned from production, but scientists still find them in human blood, fat and breast milk, experts say. Experts say to be mindful of your exposure. It’s also important to remember to frequently wash your hands, vacuum regularly and consider buying furniture that doesn’t use flame retardant chemicals.

Safe to say, most people have heard of diabetes, the disease that affects the way your body regulates blood sugar, or glucose.

November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and this Saturday, Nov. 14, is World Diabetes Day. That’s when University Health will be lighting up the Texas Diabetes Institute in blue to raise awareness. Diabetes rates are high in San Antonio and in South Texas, and people with diabetes have been hit especially hard during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to University Health. “The cases are going up, unfortunately, in the state of Texas," Solis-Herrera said. " "Continue to take all precautions.”To learn more about diabetes with University Health, click here or watch the video above.

ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) – According to the American Diabetes Association, more than 34 million Americans have diabetes, but many of them aren’t aware that they even have the disease. Prompt treatment along with healthy habits can help you manage blood sugar levels. There are two main types of diabetes: type 1 is when your body doesn’t make any insulin. And more recently, researchers described a third type called type 3C. This kind happens when a healthy pancreas is damaged by problems, such as a disease, trauma, or tumor.

SAN ANTONIO – Diabetes and heart conditions are the most common underlying medical conditions for people who have died from and been hospitalized with COVID-19 in Bexar County. The data showed that 37 percent of people hospitalized with COVID-19 have diabetes, and 15 percent have a heart condition. Lung disease or COPD, asthma and obesity were underlying conditions found in 7 percent of people hospitalized with COVID-19. “It’s a reminder that many of these health conditions are common in San Antonio,” said Nirenberg. Somebody who has diabetes may have not just diabetes, but may have other other risk factors like heart disease, atherosclerosis, obesity,” said Dr. Anita K Kurian, Metro Health Asst.

If youre insured and have a high deductible plan, new federal rules might mean that you just pay a low copay and not the full amount, said Consumer Reports Lisa Gill. For example, if youre insured by Cigna, you could get insulin for just $25.RELATED: Doctor provides proactive tips for diabetic patients during the coronavirus pandemicCheck with your insurer because more are capping insulin copays. You could also consider human insulin. Novo Nordisks human insulin is available at certain pharmacies for about $25, depending on insurance. If you dont have insurance, the insulin manufacturer may have a patient assistance program that provides it for free if you qualify.

SAN ANTONIO Thousands of insulin users in San Antonio, especially children, are facing new challenges that could put their health at risk. Now they must monitor their own glucose levels, get the proper dosages, and all the while try to avoid exposure to COVID-19 infections. These are tough times to be diabetic, but UT Health San Antonio is taking new measures to make sure no one goes without their lifesaving medicine, or a doctors watchful eye. Families that split their insulin supplies between home and school have been managing the full supply in-house, which may be new for parents. Diabetic ketoacidosis is a life-threatening complication of diabetes that results from reduced insulin levels, and must be avoided at all costs.

Doctor provides proactive tips for diabetic patients during the coronavirus pandemicPublished: March 26, 2020, 10:23 pmWith the coronavirus pandemic being unpredictable as far as how long it will last, a UT Health San Antonio doctor is encouraging people with diabetes to have a plan in place.