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8 Valuable Life-Saving Lessons I Learned from My Dad’s Type 1 Diabetes
My dad is one of three million Americans with Type I Diabetes. Once I was old enough to grasp his...
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If You Eat This One Food, You Could Lower Your Risk of Diabetes
Hint, hint: Not all fats are created equal.
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Beware: Following These 3 Fad Diets Could Raise Your Risk of Diabetes
Some of today's most popular diets impact how the body controls sugar, which could potentially hike your risk for type...
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How Many Meals Should People With Diabetes Eat Every Day? (Hint: It’s Not 3)
If you have type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, you need a diabetes meal plan. And it might be time to...
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15 of the Best Foods for People With Diabetes, According to Science
According to research, a healthy diet including these foods can help manage blood sugar levels, or even reverse early-stage high...
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10 Silent Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes You Might Be Missing
There are some early symptoms of type 2 diabetes, but they can be subtle enough that you might not notice....
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If You Eat This One Food Every Day, You Could Increase Your Risk of Diabetes
When it comes to diabetes, what’s on your plate matters a whole awful lot.
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Attention Chocoholics: Science Says Cocoa May Delay Type 2 Diabetes
Cocoa contains something that is very, very good news for people with diabetes. Before you buy stock in Hershey's, here's...
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It Takes Only One Hour to Raise Your Child’s Risk of Diabetes, According to Science
One hour of sleep could mean the difference between a healthy child and one with a chronic disease.
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Prediabetes: 4 Ways to Prevent Diabetes
Prediabetes puts you on the fast track to the full-blown illness. Take these simple steps and learn how to...
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This One Simple Step Could Save Type 1 Diabetics from a Heart Attack
A new study reveals the potential benefits of an extra shot of insulin.
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Here’s Why All Type 2 Diabetics Should Be Eating More Broccoli
Vegetables are a smart menu choice for everyone, especially people with diabetes, but this one veggie has extra special powers...
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Researchers Develop a “Smart Tattoo” That Can Revolutionize Blood Sugar Checks for Diabe...
Could your next tattoo help monitor your health? New research from MIT suggests that medical tattoos may soon be a...
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9 Things People with Diabetes Must Watch Out for in Summer
Summer is no time to take a vacation from managing your type 2 diabetes. But if you take precautions,...
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The 5 Most Critical Things to Look for on a Nutrition Label to Prevent Diabetes
So many foods purport to be healthy for us, so understanding the labels can be tricky. Here's how to decode...
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The Best and Worst Foods for Your Prediabetes Diet Plan
More than a third of U.S. adults have prediabetes—a major risk factor for developing diabetes. Here's how your eats can...
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Simple Tricks for Living Well with Diabetes—from People Who Have It
Accepting a diabetes diagnosis can be difficult, especially when you must change previous habits and adapt your lifestyle. But there's...
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These New Findings Will Change Your Mind on So-Called ‘Healthy Oils’
You'll never see your go-to cooking oils the same way again.
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Could a Natural Sweetener Help Control Blood Sugar?
A popular sugar replacement could help treat diabetes someday, say scientists.
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9 Deliciously Sweet Summer Treats Even Diabetics Can Enjoy
By making smart choices, even people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes can enjoy summertime sweets.
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If Diabetes Runs in Your Family, You NEED to Read the Latest Study on Fruit
Your first step toward diabetes prevention is right there in your fruit bowl.
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This Workout Normalizes Blood Sugar for Type 2 Diabetics In Just 2 Weeks
For people with diabetes, the right workout does so much more than blast fat and improve stamina.
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Researchers May Have Found a Way to Reverse Type 1 Diabetes
Small clinical trials are showing early success.
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What Exactly Is the Difference Between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes?
Type 1 and type 2 diabetes are both on the rise, but they differ in many ways. Here's what you...
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10 of the Best Herbs and Supplements for Diabetes
Can herbs or supplements help you control your diabetes? These 10 have shown promise in lowering blood sugar, boosting insulin...
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The Surprising New Reason Behind Rising Diabetes Rates
While the obesity epidemic is definitely driving cases of diabetes to historic highs, our changing climate is also to blame.
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Turn Off the TV! Your Child’s Binge-Watching Habit May Up Their Diabetes Risk, Says Study
Giving your child an iPad to play or having them watch their favorite show may do more harm than good.
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There’s Now More Evidence That Type 2 Diabetes Can Actually Be Reversed
All it takes is four months to make a potentially lasting change.
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6 of the Best Dietary Supplements for a Diabetic Diet—and 3 You Should Avoid
Are your favorite natural remedies for treating diabetes effective, or even safe? Read our guide on the best dietary supplements...