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
Why People With Diabetes Should Get Their Eyes Checked
Diabetes is a leading cause of blindness in America. Learn about diabetes-related eye conditions and how often you should get your eyes checked.
Diabetes and Gut Bacteria: Personalizing Your Diet
Learn how to build a personalized diet for diabetes that can help manage blood sugar levels by promoting healthy gut bacteria.
Low-Carb Diet Recipes for Diabetes
If you’re cutting down on your carb intake for blood sugar control, try these delicious diabetes friendly keto recipies.
Gestational Diabetes: 5 Life-Saving Tips for You and Your Baby-to-Be
Untreated diabetes during pregnancy can have serious repercussions. Our doctor-approved plan will help you spot the signs and take action to stay safe.
Kids Drinking Fewer Sugary Drinks—But We Still Have a Ways to Go
These days, more and more kids are guzzling healthier milk and water over soda pop and juice, and we couldn't be more proud.
Breast Cancer Hormone Therapy and Diabetes
Breast cancer survivors who receive hormone therapy may have a higher risk of diabetes. These tips can help you limit excessive weight gain after treatment.
Diabetes Infographics Worth Sharing
We created this special series of infographics specifically for people with diabetes (and the people who love them!). Get tips on everything from cooking tools to quick sugar-boosting snacks.
Type 2 Diabetes and Your Emotional Health
Life with diabetes is more than just managing your condition — it often requires a complete lifestyle overhaul.
Diabetes Drugs and Your Gut Microbiome
Ever wonder why some diabetes drugs work for you but not your friends and family? Researchers say the bacteria in your gut may be the culprit.
Maternal Diabetes Raises Autism Risk
Mothers with diabetes have an increased risk of having a child with autism. Find out how you can reduce the risk by aggressively managing your blood sugar.
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.