Nighttime hypoglycemia can be the result of a number of factors in people with diabetes. It is important to learn what causes hypoglycemia (low glucose) in order to prevent it from happening. What Are ...

Understanding Food’s Impact on Glucose Levels “How do I know if a meal or snack is going to spike up my glucose levels?” “Why does it seem like every time I eat a carbohydrate (carbs), foods my ...

Findings May Represent Promising Strategies for Promoting Muscle Function During Aging BOSTON — Proven to protect against a wide array of diseases, exercise may be the most powerful anti-aging ...

About Thyroid Disease Thyroid disease is common in the general population, but it is especially common in type 1 women with more than 20% having the disease. Many people with type 2, in particular ...

Joslin-Led Academic Publications The premiere research institution dedicated entirely to diabetes, Joslin is driving the innovation and discovery that will bring us closer to a cure. Each year, Joslin ...

Fiber for People with Diabetes Dietary fiber is a type of carbohydrate just like sugars and starches. This sometimes can be confusing for people living with diabetes. Carbohydrate is the macronutrient ...

How to Deal with Illnesses People with diabetes have been identified as one group that may face greater risks of complications when dealing with COVID-19. With that in mind, our clinicians have put ...

Your Patient Portal Beginning June 1, 2024, Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH) introduced a new patient portal called MyBILH Chart along with a new electronic health record called Epic. Over the next two ...

About Joslin Diabetes Center Joslin Diabetes Center is world-renowned for its deep expertise in diabetes treatment and research. Part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, Joslin is dedicated to finding a cure ...

Brain Insulin Signaling Impact on Diabetes and Neurological Disorders BOSTON, MA — A new study from Joslin Diabetes Center explores the role of insulin signaling in the brain’s immune cells, and how ...

Joslin researchers discover how cells select small microRNAs that are secreted in small vesicles called exosomes and regulate metabolism in other cells at a distance. Control of most bodily functions ...

Apples and Diabetes Autumn’s warm mid-afternoon days and chilly nights are upon us and its apple picking season here in the Northeast. Apples really are one of the perfect fruits for people with ...