Diabetes

Managing Diabetes See AllMonitoring Your Blood Sugar See AllEating Healthy See AllBeing Active See AllTaking Medication See AllManaging Your Weight See AllSelf-Care See AllWorking with Your Healthcare Provider See AllStaying Motivated See All

Glucose Monitoring Devices in Monitoring Your Blood Sugar

Learn about the different types of monitors that let you check your blood sugar level at home. ...more

Hypoglycemia in Monitoring Your Blood Sugar

Hypoglycemia is low blood sugar (glucose). Hypoglycemia may be a condition by itself, or it may be a complication of diabetes or another disorder. ...more

Healthy Cooking Tips for People with Diabetes in Eating Healthy

Read on for healthy cooking tips to help lower your calorie intake, fats, and sugars....more

Type 2 Diabetes and Food Choices in Eating Healthy

Understanding how food affects blood glucose is the first step in managing diabetes. And following a diabetes meal plan can help keep you on track. ...more

Diabetes and Exercise in Being Active

Exercise is one of the best ways to help keep diabetes under control. Yet researchers say that many people with diabetes don't get enough activity. ...more

Managing Your Diabetes Medicines in Oral Medication

For many people with diabetes, staying healthy means taking multiple medicines. But combining several medicines takes extra care. Read on for some helpful tips. ...more

Can You Control Diabetes Without Medicine? in Oral Medication

The answer can vary depending on what type of diabetes you have, and how long you've had it. ...more

Insulin Replacement Therapy in Insulin

Learn all about insulin replacement therapy for type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Includes helpful information on different types of insulin, how it is given, insulin injection devices, and pancreas transplants. ...more

Insulin and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Insulin

Many people with diabetes need to change their treatment plan at some point. There are benefits to this. For instance, taking insulin can make it easier to manage your blood sugar. Read on to learn more. ...more

Emotional Eating: How to Cope in Eating Healthy, Overweight, Obesity

Emotional eating affects most people from time to time. But regularly letting your feelings guide your food intake can affect your health. ...more

Maintaining Weight Loss in Overweight

Keeping extra weight off needs effort and commitment, just as losing weight does....more

Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Weight-Loss Surgery in Obesity

Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is a type of weight-loss surgery. Weight-loss surgery is also called bariatric surgery. It's often done as a laparoscopic surgery, with small incisions in the abdomen. ...more

Gastric Restrictive Surgery in Obesity

Gastric restrictive surgery is a type of bariatric surgery or weight loss surgery. It limits the amount of food you can eat. This surgery may be used to treat severe obesity when diet, exercise, and medicine have failed. ...more

People with Diabetes Need to Wear ID in Self-Care

If you have diabetes, wearing a medical identification (ID) bracelet or necklace at all times is a good idea. ...more

Important Vaccines for People with Diabetes in Self-Care

People with diabetes should be sure to get certain vaccines. Read on for details....more

Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Diabetes in Working with Your Healthcare Provider

Are you tempted to try herbal remedies that promise to “cure” diabetes without prescription medicine? Be sure you understand the limitations. ...more

Your Diabetes Healthcare Team in Working with Your Healthcare Provider

When you have diabetes, you'll also have a team to help you manage your condition. You may see several healthcare providers every year who help keep you healthy. ...more

What Can Disease Management Do for You? in Staying Motivated

A disease management program helps you stick to your diabetes treatment plan. And in the long run, it may lead to better health and fewer complications. ...more