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How Much Do You Know About Prediabetes?
How much do you know about prediabetes? Take this true or false quiz to test your knowledge about this common condition that can lead to diabetes.
What Your Feet Say About Your Diabetes Management
People with diabetes are more prone to foot problems from diabetic neuropathy. Learn about steps you can take to care for your feet and lower your risk of amputation.
Women Who Work Long Hours Have Higher Diabetes Risk
Women, but not men, who consistently work more than 45 hours per week have a 63 percent higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes than those who work 35 to 40 hours a week, according to a recent study.
Air Pollution Linked to 3.2 Million Diabetes Cases Worldwide in 2016
Air pollution levels far below those considered safe by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the World Health Organization (WHO) are raising diabetes risk worldwide, according to a recent study .
Preparing for Pregnancy with Type 1 Diabetes
There have been many medical advances that have made pregnancy with diabetes less risky. Here’s what you need to know about planning your pregnancy.
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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.
Healthy Living with Diabetes
Diabetes is a condition that manifests when your blood sugar levels are too high. With type 2 diabetes, the more common type, your body does not make or use insulin well.
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.
Health News
Can a Plant-Based Diet Help Fight Type 2 Diabetes?
Research suggests that plant-based diets can improve blood glucose control, promote weight loss, and improve cholesterol levels in people with type 2 diabetes.
Calories From Sugary Drinks Do More Harm
Calories from sugar-sweetened beverages can have a unique effect on our health, increasing our risk for chronic health problems like heart disease and diabetes, even when they don’t lead to weight gain.
Eat More Yogurt to Cut Your Heart Disease Risk
A diet high in low-fat dairy products like yogurt can help prevent heart problems and related conditions like type 2 diabetes. Now, a new analysis published in the American Journal of Hypertension suggests that eating yogurt can lower cardiovascular ...