Diabetes

Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. The Quick Answer Yes, most people with diabetes can donate blood. Having diabetes does not automatically disqualify you. As long as your blood sugar is under control and you are feeling generally healthy on the day of your appointment, you are likely eligible to give … Read more

Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. Can You Really Eat Dessert with Diabetes? If you live with diabetes, you have probably been told a dozen times to “watch your sugar.” For many, this feels like a life sentence of skipping the best part of the meal. However, the science of 2026 … Read more

Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. The Doll That Looks Like You For decades, Barbie has been a pilot, an astronaut, and a doctor. But for millions of children living with chronic conditions, she didn’t always look like “them.” That changed with the introduction of the Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) Barbie. This … Read more

University of Bristol researchers have discovered a VEGF-C gene therapy that protects the kidneys and may prevent serious complications in people with type 1 diabetes Imagine waking up one day to discover that the silent thief stealing your kidney function – a complication that strikes one in three people with type 1 diabetes – could … Read more

Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. [Adam N. Khan], MD. Quick summary Type 2 diabetes happens when the body cannot use insulin properly and the pancreas can no longer keep up. Major drivers are excess body fat, physical inactivity, unhealthy diet, age, and genetics. Most cases can be delayed or prevented with sustained lifestyle change, … Read more

Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. [Adam N. Khan], MD. Quick summary Type 3 diabetes is a nonstandard term used in two different ways: (1) as a label for brain insulin resistance linked to Alzheimer disease and other neurodegenerative conditions, and (2) as type 3c or pancreatogenic diabetes — diabetes that results from structural damage … Read more

Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. [Adam N. Khan], MD. Quick answer Gestational diabetes is high blood sugar first recognized during pregnancy. It usually develops because pregnancy hormones make the body less responsive to insulin. Many cases can be prevented or their risk reduced with preconception and early-pregnancy lifestyle changes, targeted risk screening, and close … Read more

Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. [Adam N. Khan], MD. Quick summary Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease in which the body destroys its own insulin-producing pancreatic beta cells. Genetics set the stage, but environmental triggers — infections, gut microbiome changes, and possibly early-life exposures — start the process in susceptible people. There is … Read more

Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. [Adam N. Khan], MD. Quick summary — what this article covers Type 3 diabetes is a research term used to describe brain insulin resistance and impaired brain glucose metabolism that some investigators link to Alzheimer’s disease and related cognitive decline. It is not an official diagnostic label in major … Read more

Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. [Adam N. Khan], MD. Type 2 diabetes is a common, long-term condition where your body does not use insulin properly. Blood sugar can drift high and stay high. Left unchecked, that causes damage to organs and nerves. This article explains the symptoms to watch for, how type 2 is … Read more

Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. [Adam N. Khan], MD. Quick summary Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease where the body destroys the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. It usually appears suddenly, often in children and young adults, but it can start at any age. Early recognition matters because delayed diagnosis can lead … Read more

By Adam | Published November 13, 2025 Quick answer: Persistent thirst, frequent urination, unexplained fatigue, blurred vision, and slow-healing wounds indicate elevated blood glucose. Confirm diagnosis with fasting blood glucose, A1C, or oral glucose tolerance tests. Quick summary Introduction: The silent condition that changes metabolism Diabetes develops gradually and damages blood vessels and nerves before symptoms become … Read more

Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. [Adam N. Khan], MD. Quick summary (one line) Gestational diabetes is high blood sugar first recognized during pregnancy; many people have no symptoms, so screening and prevention matter. What gestational diabetes is Gestational diabetes (GDM) is glucose intolerance that begins or is first detected during pregnancy. It usually resolves … Read more

Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. [Adam N. Khan], MD. Quick summary “Type 3 diabetes” is a term used in two distinct ways in medical literature: This article explains both uses, shows how they differ clinically, and gives practical, evidence-based guidance for diagnosis, treatment considerations, and what clinicians should watch for. What people mean when … Read more

Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. [Adam N. Khan], MD. What gestational diabetes is — quick definition Gestational diabetes means blood sugar levels are higher than normal during pregnancy. It usually starts in the second half of pregnancy and most often goes away after the baby is born. Why it matters (short) Left untreated, gestational … Read more