Diabetes
Find the latest stories, news, and expert advice about the different types of diabetes, including type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes.
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Diabetic Ketoacidosis: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatments
If you have diabetes, you should know the signs, symptoms, and treatments for diabetic ketoacidosis, a potentially life-threatening condition.
Prediabetes and Male Infertility
You may know that diabetes affects male fertility, but what about prediabetes? Here's what you should know about high blood sugar and men’s sexual health.
Can Eating Dairy Reduce Your Diabetes Risk?
Learn how certain dairy products — like milk, cheese, and yogurt — can affect your appetite, weight, and metabolism when you have diabetes.
Little-Known Symptoms of Diabetes
Don't miss these little-known symptoms of diabetes that you shouldn't overlook.
Type 2 Diabetes Drugs Linked to Higher Cardiovascular Risk
Researchers report sulfonylurea and insulin drugs can increase your risk of cardiovascular disease compared to other drugs. Here’s what you need to know.
Will You Need Medication For Weight Loss If You Have Diabetes?
Doctors often prescribe medication for people with type 2 diabetes to aid with weight loss. Here’s why some people may need it and how it works.
How to Start Losing Weight With Diabetes
If you have type 2 diabetes, losing even small amounts of weight can relieve symptoms. These tips can help you get started.
How Is This My Fault?
When you live with what is referred to as a 'lifestyle disease' like type 2 diabetes, people often wonder if your condition is somehow your fault.
Vitamin D May Lower Diabetes Risk
Results of a study suggest vitamin D, the sunshine vitamin, improves insulin sensitivity, lowers glucose levels, and reduces type 2 diabetes risk.
Menopause Before 45 Increases Your Risk of Diabetes
Did you go through menopause before the age of 45? Researchers think that you might be at a higher risk for developing type 2 diabetes.
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.
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 bigger impact on your health than calories from other sources, according to this study.
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 ...