Diabetes
Find the latest stories, news, and expert advice about the different types of diabetes, including type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes.
Journey: Managing Diabetes
"Through this diagnosis, time and time again, my husband continues to teach me how to save my own life"
Living with Diabetes: Turning Points
"I accepted that this journey came with a distinct purpose."
Latest
Coffee May Help You Lose Weight
Talk about a morning perk! New research shows that coffee may jumpstart your body’s fat-burning potential.
A Surprising Link Between Multiple Chronic Illnesses
New research suggests that people who have inflammatory bowel disease or diabetes may have a higher risk of rheumatoid arthritis. Find out what we know about the connection so far, and what you can do to lower your odds of developing RA.
Diabetic? Why You Should Avoid Diet Drinks
Turns out sugar-free drinks come along with a whole separate set of risks for people with diabetes. Find out how much is too much.
Girl, Get Out of Your Head
It’s like *Girl, Wash Your Face*, but applies so easily to women with chronic illness. So, basically, it’s a page-turner, and your new mantra.
Meghan Markle's Pregnancy Has Life-Saving Lessons for Women With Chronic Illness
Pregnant with a chronic disease? Not advocating for your health care can have devastating consequences — and your doc can often make the situation worse.
Weight Loss Drug Reduces Diabetes Risk
If you have prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, pay attention to this study that discovered this weight loss drug can lower your blood sugar and diabetes risk.
America's Rising Diabetes Rates
Type 2 diabetes diagnosis rates in America are increasing faster in some states than others. Find out where your state falls in diabetes diagnoses.
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.
Type 2 Diabetes and Mental Health Before Age 40
You may think that type 2 diabetes only affects older people. But more people are being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes before the age 40.
Kombucha: Power Drink for Blood Sugar and Diabetes
Have you noticed that supermarkets these days are overrun with a wide choice of kombucha? What is it and can it help you manage type 2 diabetes?
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.