Topics: Diabetes and Endocrinology

A young woman tests her blood sample on a blood sugar meter at home.

The Medical Minute: The truth about diabetes

Aug 7, 2024

Type 1? Type 2? Do you have to take injections for the rest of your life? A Penn State Health expert discusses diabetes and how there are more options than ever to beat it.

A person’s hand is surrounded by three types of healthy food, kale to the left, tomatoes above and broccoli to the right. Also shown are diabetes-testing strips, a container of strips and a glucose-testing device and electronic monitor, which displays a blood-sugar level of 93.

Diabetes disparities: Penn State Health diabetes specialist works to improve health equity

Mar 20, 2024

No one wants to hear the “Big D” diagnosis—diabetes. If you’re a person of color, diabetes management may be affected by limited access to technology, increasing risk of complications.

A physician with a tooth extraction tool tends to a patient who is reclined in an exam chair. A tray of tools and a computer screen with an X-ray are in the background.

The Medical Minute: Tooth trouble linked to heart trouble

Feb 7, 2024

Medical science says a lot about how cardiovascular health is influenced by what you put in your mouth. But what about the mouth itself? A Penn State Health heart surgeon offers his views on dental health and hearth health.

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Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism celebrates staff members’ 30 years of service

Jun 17, 2022

The Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism in the Department of Medicine held a surprise celebration on June 8 to recognize Lisa Doster and Carol Creter’s over 30 years of service.

Eighteen members of the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism stand for a group photo in the University Conference Center.

Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism members celebrate Manni’s 40th anniversary at HMC, COM

Apr 28, 2022

The Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism in the Department of Medicine held a surprise party to celebrate Dr. Andrea Manni’s 40th anniversary at Hershey Medical Center and Penn State College of Medicine.

Woman’s eye looking through teared hole in paper, alongside an eye test with the words “Diabetic Retinopathy” on right.

The Medical Minute: Diabetes diagnosis demands close eye on vision

Mar 23, 2022

More than half of people with diabetes will develop diabetic retinopathy, one of the leading causes of legal blindness in the U.S., yet fewer than half of patients with diabetes get their annual screenings.

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More than $64 million in grants boosts College of Medicine research

Mar 14, 2022

Penn State College of Medicine faculty will investigate applications of remote health monitoring, blood sugar management and whether olfactory impairment signals Alzheimer’s disease.

A distraught senior woman feeling unwell, suffering from pain in her leg while sitting on a sofa in her home.

The Medical Minute: The warning signs, causes and treatments of peripheral artery disease

Feb 23, 2022

Many people know that hardening of the arteries can cause a heart attack – but they may not realize that it can also cause serious problems in their legs. Dr. Matthew Cindric explains the causes of this condition—and how you can reduce your risk for it.

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Clinical trial to study if mindfulness helps with diabetes-related stress, health

Dec 1, 2021

Penn State College of Medicine researchers are studying whether online mindfulness-based stress reduction can reduce stress and average blood sugar levels in patients living with diabetes.

Department of Medicine shares Research news for Summer 2021

Nov 2, 2021

The Department of Medicine at Penn State College of Medicine shared its quarterly research newsletter.