Diabetes
Find the latest stories, news, and expert advice about the different types of diabetes, including type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes.
Your Complete Guide to Diabetes Self-care
Ready to feel even more amazing? Follow these simple strategies that can help you soothe your body, mind, and spirit when you're living with diabetes.
The Latest
New Tech Lets You Test Your Blood Sugar Without Needles
Thanks to artificial intelligence, no-prick glucose testing may be the wave of the future for diabetics.
Your Holistic Diabetes Comfort Kit
These natural remedies can complement your care and be the wellness boost you need for mind, body and soul.
Kitchen Must-Haves for People With Diabetes
Stock your kitchen with these staples to make life with diabetes easier, healthier, and tastier.
Little Treats for Happier Diabetic Feet
Diabetes can do a number on your feet—but these patient-approved products will pamper, soothe, and heal.
Super Snacks for Hypoglycemia
Need a quick blood-sugar boost? Stock up on these snacks and stash them everywhere!
Here Come the Sunnies: The Best Shades for People With Diabetes
Protect your sight with a few simple buying tips before you shop!
Can You Cure Diabetic Retinopathy?
Get answers to this and all your other questions about how to best protect your eyesight when you have diabetes.
9 Tips to Prevent Eye Problems When You Have Diabetes
Prevent diabetic eye disease (or keep it from getting worse) with these sight-saving strategies.
Watch Out! Home Hazards for People With Diabetes
Diabetes complications like neuropathy and vision loss can increase your chance of falling. We show you how to stay safe.
Everything You Need to Know About Diabetic Eye Disease
Diabetes can affect every part of the eye. Know the risks and how to protect your sight.
Featured Collections
When Low Is Too Low: Your Type 1 Diabetes Guide to Preventing—and Managing—Hypoglycemia
Severe drops in blood sugar can be dangerous. Learn how to stay safe and keep your numbers in a healthy range.
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.