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.
Apple cider vinegar—indeed, any vinegar—can help prevent blood sugar spikes in people with diabetes or prediabetes. Here's the right way to use it.
Itchy skin…slow-healing cuts…tender gums…and more One of the best ways to prevent diabetes is to spot blood sugar (glucose) problems before the…
Take a bite of out diabetes—eat more fruit. In spite of its sugar, fruit may actually reduce your risk of…
Bitter melon looks like a warty cucumber. It's used in Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine to control blood sugar in people with diabetes. Should you try it?
While obesity and inactivity remain key diabetes risk factors for type 2 diabetes, a frequent habit of using mouthwash may increase risk.
If your blood sugar is too high and you're fighting the battle of the bulge, there's an easy way to…
Just because a food is gluten free doesn't mean it's good for you. Case in point—pasta.
If you have diabetes and take insulin, exercise can be tricky—and sometimes, dangerous. This online calculator helps make it easier to be safe.
Here's a diabetes paradox. While most people who get type 2 diabetes are overweight or obese, some overweight/obese people never…
For people with diabetes, a simple scratch can become a serious medical challenge. Fortunately, you have a kitchen. And a…
Learn which natural supplements are good for diabetic neuropathy. Dr. Andrew Rubman recommends alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) and octacosanol.
It's easy to feel vulnerable when you have diabetes and live alone. I know—I've had type 1 diabetes for more…
There aren’t many primary care providers who can identify which patients should be screened for prediabetes. Should you ask your doctor to have you tested?
Judith McQuown, author of 1,137 Secrets for Living Well with Diabetes, shared her tried-and-true travel tips for people with diabetes.
