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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Are Loneliness and Diabetes Linked?
Diabetes can make you feel lonely or isolated. Learn about the connection between chronic illness and loneliness and what you can do to combat it.
Can Chiropractors Really Treat Diabetes?
Can chiropractors legitimately treat diabetes? Are these programs a scam? Learn what a chiropractic program for diabetes can and can't do for you.
Running the Boston Marathon for Diabetes Charity
Casey McNamara, a diabetes advocate, achieved her dream of running the Boston Marathon and raised nearly $24,000 for diabetes charity at the same time.
Does the U.S. Need More Diabetes Specialists?
Diabetes care falls between primary care physicians and endocrinologists. Will we need more specialists as diabetes becomes more common?
All the Symptoms but Negative Tests
I recently saw the following question: I have all the symptoms for diabetes but the test always comes back negative. Why? My reply: If you have symptoms of diabetes, it’s almost 100% likely that testing for diabetes will be positive.
Mentally Preparing for an Emergency
Being mentally prepared can help you through an emergency without derailing your diabetes management. Learn about resources available to help you plan.
Stopping Diabetes Medications: Risks and Rewards
It can be tempting to stop taking type 2 diabetes medication. Learn about the risks of discontinuing your medicine and ways to possibly reduce the need for them.
Every Season Is a New Beginning
The change of seasons can disrupt your life, but it can also be a chance to stop, reflect, and start over with courage to face the road ahead.
Can A Diabetes Diagnosis Offer Benefits to Others?
A diabetes diagnosis in one person may help spur behavior changes in a partner. Learn how families and friends can make healthy lifestyle changes together.
U.S. Diabetes Rates: Facts and Figures
Nearly 9 percent of U.S. adults had been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and 0.5 percent with type 1 diabetes in 2016 and 2017, according to a study.
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 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 ...