Diabetes - Prevention

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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 you can barely find the energy to get yourself and your kids out the door in the morning and you're too tired to do anything at all after work, you probably feel that you don't have even a sliver of time to devote to exercise. Here's how to fix that.

Nerve damage doesn't only affect the legs, fingers, and the toes. It can also result in erectile dysfunction (ED), or impotence. Read on to find out how you can prevent ED from affecting you.

In a society obsessed with beauty, most of us don't want to stand out because of our appearance. Whether you have a physical deformity, or are just unhappy with some aspect of how you look, follow these tips to work toward better quality of life.

Two new tests could allow you to assess your pre-diabetes risk and monitor your blood sugar, all with just a puff of breath.

Asking the right questions of yourself and your loved ones could save lives.

Take a coffee break. Get zen. Here are five fun fixes that will add to your quality of life, while lowering your risk of developing diabetes and possibly heart disease, too!

Visceral fat, the type found around the waist and belly and surrounding the vital organs, poses much more of a health risk to you than fat that's right under the skin. But upping a particular type of fiber in your diet could help you get rid of it.

Strawberries get an A+ rating as a healthy snack. Here's why.

Live it up at all the backyard barbecues and casual al fresco get-togethers this season has to offer, but keep these eight tips in mind so your blood sugar and your waistline won't reflect poor choices later.

This juicy little fruit contains a substance that may help prevent obesity and type 2 diabetes.

It's not just for salad anymore. This astringent condiment may actually help lower blood sugar.

Taking a daily aspirin could be good for your health... or it could be bad for your health. There are advantages for those living with diabetes, but there are also risks.

There's good news for people looking to lower their risk for heart disease.

New research suggests that a particular plant oil might be a powerful weapon in the fight against obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.

Chances are that your doctor has never mentioned acupuncture as a potential part of your treatment. It's an unconventional approach, but some say it works.

Twenty-five percent of people with diabetes don't even know they have it and that means they're not getting the treatment they need or taking the important steps necessary to keep the disease in check.

It's a great cause. If you'd like to get involved in finding a cure, raising awareness about the disease, or simply learning more about diabetes, here are some ways you can help out.

Overweight and slightly obese individuals with type 2 diabetes may one day qualify for an operation that would alleviate the symptoms of the disease.

Here are the solutions you need to add to your menu before you pick up your knife and fork.

Coffee may decrease the risk of developing this disorder. But is it as simple as chugging lattes?