Insulin is one of the most essential hormones in your body. You can think of it as a “key” that unlocks the doors to your cells. When you eat food, your body turns it into energy (sugar). Insulin ...

Dr. Saudek answers the question: 'What Is Insulin & Why Is It Needed?' — -- Question: What is insulin and why do some diabetics need to take it? Answer: Insulin is a hormone. It's made by certain ...

Type 2 diabetes, linked to insulin resistance, affects a significant portion of the American population, many undiagnosed. Pre-diabetes, also caused by insulin resistance, often progresses to Type 2 ...

Diabetic patients are often advised insulin therapy. But taking multiple injections daily may feel like a nightmare for many.

Insulin pumps are the most advanced insulin delivery technology available today for people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. An insulin pump replaces injections with a syringe or insulin pen, using an ...

Clinical nutritionist Ángela Quintas explains why insulin spikes and inflammation are the real causes of weight gain. Learn ...

A woman's insulin levels in midlife are linked to the timing and duration of menopausal hot flashes, night sweats and cold ...

Insulin resistance is a growing health concern worldwide, linked to a variety of conditions such as type 2 diabetes, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), Alzheimer's disease, metabolic syndrome, and ...