Diabetes

Complications

Dreaded Diabetes Complication: 5 Secrets to Avoiding Foot Amputation

Taking your feet for granted can have tragic consequences for people with diabetes. The latest on avoiding foot amputation…

Complications

A New Health Risk for People With Type 2 Diabetes: Low Iron

You know that diabetes increases your risk for heart disease, but there’s another complication that could threaten heart health even more: low iron.

Prevention

Lower Your Risk for Diabetes with Walking

Here’s how to protect yourself from diabetes and its precursor, metabolic syndrome, with a dedicated walking program.

Treatment

Diabetes Drugs That Hurt Your Heart

Many new diabetes drugs protect the heart while controlling blood sugar. But it's so complicated your doctor may not make the right choice for you.

Treatment

Berberine: This Supplement Fights Diabetes and Protects Your Heart

If you have diabetes, you might be able to control your blood sugar and reduce heart risks with a safe, natural supplement instead of medication.

What Your Doctor Isn't Telling You

Parents: Stop the Childhood Type 2 Diabetes Epidemic

Sugary sodas, empty-calorie snacks and a sedentary lifestyle is behind the type 2 diabetes rise in our kids. If you are a parent, you should be scared.

Prevention

Is Diabetes Causing Me to Be Sleepy After Dinner?

If you crash after eating dinner, could that be a warning sign of a health problem such as diabetes? Here are the facts about this common phenomenon…

Treatment

Blood Sugar–Testing Devices Go High-Tech

Are blood sugar monitoring and insulin injections taking over your life? New glucose monitors and insulin pumps can simplify managing your diabetes.

Diabetes

Is It Safe to Eat Fruit When You Have Diabetes?

I know fruit is healthy, but I have diabetes and have to watch how much sugar I eat. Fruit has a lot of sugar, doesn’t it? Does that mean I shouldn’t eat it?

Prevention

Medicare Now Covers Diabetes Prevention

Medicare has started to cover diabetes prevention programs for people with prediabetes. Here’s how to enroll.

Treatment

Diabetes: The High-Fiber Fix

Think you’re eating enough fiber to control type 2 diabetes? A new study says you probably need more—a lot more.

Treatment

Questions to Ask When Choosing a Certified Diabetes Educator

Adding this specialist to your healthcare team will help you get your diabetes under control and keep it there. Here’s how to find your perfect partner.

Diabetes

“Type 1.5” Diabetes

What is type 1.5 diabetes? How does it differ from other types of diabetes? Some researchers believe that type 1.5…

Treatment

Can Chia Seeds Help Curb My Cravings?

Chia seeds are full of water-soluble fiber that bulks up food so you eat less. That's particularly important if you have prediabetes.

Prevention

What Kinds of Rice Are Best for Diabetics?

Rice isn’t always a blood-sugar-raising no-no for diabetics. Some kinds have a lower glycemic index than others…and how you cook your rice matters, too.