Type 2 Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes can occur at any age but is most common in older adults. Read about the type 2 diabetes symptoms, risk factors, treatments, and more.

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Stick to This Diet If You Want to Reverse Diabetes Risk Factors—or Avoid Them Completely

Tens of thousands of Europeans are on the edge of developing diabetes. Only permanent lifestyle changes can make the difference....


Should You Get Your Blood Sugar Levels Checked?

A recent report suggests you probably don't need annual physicals, but you may want to make an exception for a...


7 Low-Carb Vegetables for a Diabetes Diet

All vegetables are nutritional superstars—with essential vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals—but these seasonal picks can also help keep your blood sugar...


7 Diabetic Diet Myths You Can Safely Ignore

Weight loss can be difficult with diabetes, no thanks to popular misconceptions that can actually work against you. Among the...


What Is Diabetic Neuropathy? Key Facts to Know

One of the most serious and most common side effects of diabetes is diabetic neuropathy, damage to the nerves in...


What Is Diabetes Mellitus? Key Facts to Know

Receiving a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus can be scary. Although most people have heard of diabetes, many people with a...


9 Questions Every Diabetes Patient Needs to Ask Their Doctor

Simply being in a doctor’s office can be intimidating. And it’s not uncommon to feel a bit rushed. But getting...


7 Clear Signs You Could Have High Blood Sugar

Untreated hyperglycemia, or high blood sugar, can lead to kidney damage over time, so if you’re diabetic and experiencing any...

Normal Blood Sugar Levels: What People With Diabetes and Prediabetes Need to Know

This blood sugar level primer can help you manage your diabetes and stay healthy.


Diabetes Tests: A Guide to 8 of the Most Important Tests Diabetics Need

These diabetes tests can give you and your doctor a good sense of how well your blood sugar is controlled...


Bitter Melon Health Benefits: Can Bitter Melon Help Treat Diabetes?

Thinking of taking bitter melon to help treat diabetes? Read this first.


Nutritionists’ 9 Tricks for Grocery Shopping with Diabetes

A diabetes diagnosis = need to eat healthy, stat. Here's how to start grocery shopping for healthy diabetic foods.


12 Healthy Feet Tips If You Have Diabetes

Why you should keep a mirror under your bed and invest in a pair of fluffy slippers: here are a...


Little Tricks to Make Any Dinner More Diabetes Friendly

If your diet is the foundation for beating diabetes, dinners are your cornerstone. Your dinners can be flavorful and satisfying...


Dr. Phil’s 6 Rules for Emotionally Coping with Type 2 Diabetes

Here, how to mentally take control of your diabetes diagnosis.


11 Tips for a Healthy Sex Life If You Have Diabetes

Diabetes can affect your whole body (including your sex life). Here's what you need to know to stay healthy and...


8 Things People With Diabetes Wish You Knew

The right (and wrong) things to say to somebody living with diabetes.

Eating Out With Diabetes: 8 Menu Words to Avoid

Following a diabetes diet? Here’s how to decode a restaurant menu to avoid ordering unhealthy dishes.



18 Diabetic-Friendly Comfort Food Recipes to Satisfy Your Cravings

These recipes for classic comfort foods dish up their familiar flavors in a healthy way.


16 Cozy Diabetic-Friendly Holiday Recipes to Share at Your Table

Enjoy holiday meals, and keep your blood sugar in check, thanks to these savory recipes.


Sweet! 15 Diabetic-Friendly Holiday Dessert Recipes

Indulge your sweet tooth this holiday season (without any guilt) with this collection of diabetes-friendly dessert recipes.


Diabetes and Exercise: 10 Science-Backed Reasons to Start Working Out

Changing your diet isn’t the only way to achieve a healthy lifestyle with diabetes. Here's how exercise can help you...

How Paula Deen Lost 30 Pounds

The controversial type 2 diabetes diagnosis of The Food Network star (and 'Dancing With the Stars' competitor) triggered a slew...


6 Reasons a High-Fiber Diet Is Insanely Healthy for Diabetes

Dietary fiber enhances your ability to metabolize blood glucose in a number of surprising ways. Here are some of the...


How to Tell When Normal Blood Sugar Isn’t

Your tests might say you're safe, but new research claims that even normal-range results could mean trouble.


10 Great Low-Glycemic Snacks

Eating more of these foods and fewer high-glycemic foods reduces your risk of developing insulin resistance, a core problem underlying...


7 Healthy Slow-Cooker Recipes for Diabetics

A slow cooker's low heat and long cook times make lean (and affordable) cuts of meat tasty and tender. Here...


11 Healthy Casserole Recipes for People with Diabetes

These lightened-up, healthier versions of classic one-dish casserole recipes contain more veggies and fiber to make for a delicious dinner.