Diabetes
Find the latest stories, news, and expert advice about the different types of diabetes, including type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes.
Why You Should Carefully Manage Blood Sugar
Learn how careful blood sugar management can help you take better control your diabetes.
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What I Wish I Knew Before Starting Insulin
When you live with diabetes, deciding to start insulin medication can be intimidating. Here's everything I wish I knew before I made the transition.
Can Intermittent Fasting Help Your Diabetes?
If you have prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, intermittent fasting could potentially improve, or even reverse, your condition.
Gestational Diabetes Can Cause Heart Defects
If you devlop gestational diabetes during pregnancy, it's vital that you keep blood sugar levels in check to prevent serious heart conditions in your child.
Healthy Snacking Tips For Type 2 Diabetes
When you have type 2 diabetes, healthy snacking can help you manage your blood sugar. Learn these secrets for snacking healthy, even on the go.
My Diabetes Wake-up Call
Health advocate Mary Shomon landed in the ICU after nearly missing the signs of LADA, a form of type 1 diabetes. Now she shares the lessons that can help everyone live healthier—and smarter.
Is Fasting Before Blood Tests Dangerous?
If you have type 2 diabetes, fasting before a blood test can put you at risk of dangerously low blood sugar. Follow these tips to protect yourself.
Could Your Type 2 Diabetes Be Misdiagnosed?
If you've been diagnosed of type 2 diabetes, read this. Many people are being diagnosed with the wrong type of diabetes.
Nitric Oxide Speeds Foot Ulcer Healing
If you have chronic foot ulcers related to type 2 diabetes, learn more about a potential way nitric oxide treatment can harnesses the body’s own healing mechanisms.
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.
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.
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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.