Diabetes
Find the latest stories, news, and expert advice about the different types of diabetes, including type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes.
Journey: Managing Diabetes
"Through this diagnosis, time and time again, my husband continues to teach me how to save my own life"
Living with Diabetes: Turning Points
"I accepted that this journey came with a distinct purpose."
The Latest
Is Frequent Blood Sugar Testing a Waste of Time?
Despite the findings of a new study, doctors and patients say daily glucose monitoring can help certain people with type 2 diabetes. Find out if it could be right for you.
Coffee May Help You Lose Weight
Talk about a morning perk! New research shows that coffee may jumpstart your body’s fat-burning potential.
Gluten During Pregnancy Linked to Diabetes
Can a gluten-free diet during pregnancy reduce your child's risk of diabetes? Find out if you should cut gluten out of your diet while you're pregnant.
Do You Really Have Type 2 Diabetes?
You're doing everything right and your type 2 diabetes treatment *still* isn’t working. If you don't actually have the condition, you could face serious complications.
A Surprising Link Between Multiple Chronic Illnesses
New research suggests that people who have inflammatory bowel disease or diabetes may have a higher risk of rheumatoid arthritis. Find out what we know about the connection so far, and what you can do to lower your odds of developing RA.
Diabetic? Why You Should Avoid Diet Drinks
Turns out sugar-free drinks come along with a whole separate set of risks for people with diabetes. Find out how much is too much.
Girl, Get Out of Your Head
It’s like *Girl, Wash Your Face*, but applies so easily to women with chronic illness. So, basically, it’s a page-turner, and your new mantra.
Meghan Markle's Pregnancy Has Life-Saving Lessons for Women With Chronic Illness
Pregnant with a chronic disease? Not advocating for your health care can have devastating consequences — and your doc can often make the situation worse.
Weight Loss Drug Reduces Diabetes Risk
If you have prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, pay attention to this study that discovered this weight loss drug can lower your blood sugar and diabetes risk.
America's Rising Diabetes Rates
Type 2 diabetes diagnosis rates in America are increasing faster in some states than others. Find out where your state falls in diabetes diagnoses.
Featured Collections
Injectables for Type 2 Diabetes
Non-insulin injectables are an available treatment used to control blood sugar levels for people with type 2 diabetes. Find out if this option could fit your life
Managing Type 2 Diabetes
A great coach makes all the difference, whether playing sports of managing your diabetes. Learn how to find the right care team for you and how food and fitness can help.
Treating Diabetes With Insulin
Insulin therapy for diabetes can become extremely expensive. Learn more about the different options that can help you with the cost of this life-saving drug.
Meet the Experts
Mary Shomon
Patient ExpertMary Shomon is a patient advocate and bestselling author on thyroid disease, diabetes, weight loss and hormonal health.
Ginger Vieira
Patient ExpertGinger Vieira is an author who has lived with Type 1 diabetes and Celiac disease since 1999, and fibromyalgia since 2014.
Eileen Bailey
Health WriterEileen Bailey is an award-winner author of six books on health and parenting. She specializes in ADHD, Anxiety, Sexual Health, Skin Care, Psoriasis and Skin Cancer.