Diabetes - Original Articles

Thanks to TV ads erectile dysfunction is no longer under the covers. Still, misconceptions remain. Learn what causes impotence and ways to reduce your risk.

Men can prevent health risks by paying attention to changes in their body and seeing their doctor when something isn't right.

As obesity rates climb, health problems such as diabetes are becoming more common. Here's a look at the disease by the numbers.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has established new restrictions on the use of Avandia, a widely used diabetes treatment.

Proper eating can have an enormous impact on your health. Here's a look at nutrition by the numbers.

Learn how the body reacts to different types of fat, plus get tips on incorporating the right ones into your diet.

A university study suggests that the right proteins could help lower blood pressure in patients with diabetes.

For certain individuals with type 2 diabetes, weight-loss surgery may be a viable method of treatment. Here's what you need to consider.

Satisfy your sweet tooth while still keeping your blood sugar in check with these simple tips.

Everything from exercise to illness can influence the effectiveness of an insulin injection. Here’s a list of dos and don’ts to follow.

A university study questions the age-old method of carb counting for keeping blood sugar levels under control.

Focus on food labels. Use smaller plates. Don't multi-task. Try these, and seven other suggestions for sizing down your servings.

Diabetes plus high cholesterol can present unique challenges. Address your double diagnosis.

Here are some of the exciting developments on the near horizon of diabetes treatment options.

From entrées and desserts to sodas and sides, Americans are supersizing. Learn how to choose healthier portions.

Follow these easy tips to make exercise part of your daily routine.

Diabetes is a lifelong disease, but these tips can make it easier to manage the condition.

About 90 percent of the more than 25 million U.S. children and adults affected by diabetes have type 2 diabetes. Find out more about this growing epidemic, from risk factors to treatment options.

Follow these steps to help prevent the complications that lead to amputation.

More and more Americans are opting for bariatric surgery to shed major pounds and improve their quality of life. Find out if you or a loved one could be a candidate.

Keeping up with all your health screenings may seem daunting, but this list can get you started on a year of healthy living.

When it comes to assessing cholesterol, HDL and LDL get most of the focus. But there's another category that deserves equal attention.

Sugar, butter, and cream may be one celebrity chef's go-to ingredients, but that doesn't mean you should follow in her footsteps. You can still recreate the cuisine of the Queen of Southern Cooking without doing damage to your health. Let a team of experts show you how.

Fitness imparts a slew of health benefits, but if you’re living with certain diabetes-related complications, some exercises could end up doing more harm than good. Here’s how to navigate through the confusion and find a workout that works for you.

Eating the new shoots and tender leaves of bamboo may have powerful medicinal effects. Where would you find them? How are they prepared? And what health benefits might they possess?

Assessing a diabetic’s ability to drive should be tied to evidence of risk and not a diabetes diagnosis alone, says the American Diabetes Association. Yet there are still proper precautions all diabetics should take in order to stay safe on the road.

A vaccine originally developed to prevent tuberculosis may be the key contender when it comes to reversing type 1 diabetes. Preliminary findings are promising.

If you’re a diabetic who’s going through menopause, you’re up against some unique challenges. Find out what steps you can take to stay on top of your health.

If you haven't had a good handle on managing diabetes, be careful. It could cause a digestive condition called gastroparesis. It occurs when your stomach nerves are too weak empty the stomach which makes it more likely for you to regurgitate.

If your child has been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, you might feel concerned about how to help her manage and monitor her blood sugar daily. But there are things you can do to make it easier for you, her, and the whole family.