Diabetes - Prevention

Diabetes and Insomnia

If you're counting sheep instead of catching zzz's, you need a bedtime makeover. Take control of your insomnia and diabetes at the same time.

Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) in Diabetics

Here s how to treat and prevent an annoying and painful occurrence.

The Importance of Dental Care for Diabetics

Taking care of your pearly whites is crucial when you have diabetes.

Pneumonia and Diabetes

Diabetics get sicker with this serious disease, so play it safe with a shot. A simple vaccine could save your life.

How Where You Live Affects Your Diabetes Risk

Your home state impacts how likely you are to develop diabetes, research shows.

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Eye Complications for Diabetics

Here, we eye one of the most common, and treatable, complications of diabetes.

The Importance of Breakfast for Diabetics

Start the day off right with a nutritious eye-opener.

Exercise for Pre-Diabetes

Exercise not only staves off full-blown diabetes, but it can also lower blood sugar levels in those who already have it.

Healthy Fats for Diabetics

Don t ignore safflower, olive, and fish oils if you have diabetes.

The Link between Rheumatoid Arthritis and Diabetes

Having rheumatoid arthritis and diabetes can be an autoimmune double whammy.

Triglycerides and Nerve Damage in Diabetics

For the first time, a simple blood test may hold the answer

Diabetes and the Increased Risk of Breast Cancer

Study sheds new light on the diabetes and breast cancer link.

Expert Q&A: 3 Common Diabetes Questions

Exercise Physiologist Dr. Sheri Colberg answers readers' questions on the most common concerns of diabetics.

Pregnancy and Diabetes: 7 Things You Should Know

Today pregnancy and diabetes is more manageable than in previous decades. Here are seven essential things you should know to protect your health and have a healthy baby.

Diabetes and Pancreatic Cancer

Here, the link between diabetes and pancreatic cancer and a diabetes medication that can lower the risk.

Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Stroke: A Troublesome Trio

High blood sugar increases risks of heart disease for people with diabetes and non-diabetics.

Diabetes: Stem Cell Research

What you need to know about diabetes and stem cell research.

Diabetes Medications and Weight Gain

The information you need to avoid weight gain when taking diabetes medications.

Hypoglycemia and Diabetes

Are daily bouts of hypoglycemia from diabetes dangerous?

The Best Exercises for Diabetics

Discover the best exercises for diabetes that should be a part of your daily routine.

Is Getting Diabetes Inevitable?

Learn more about this dangerous epidemic as well as steps you can take to ward off the disease.

Symptoms of Kidney Disease in Diabetics

Kidney disease is a common diabetes complication. Learn about symptoms of kidney disease and ways to reduce your risk.

Diabetes: Guide to the Glycemic Index

Is the glycemic index important for treating your diabetes?

Aspirin Reduces the Risk of Diabetes

Studies find that taking aspirin can help prevent type 2 diabetes.

Diabetes and Menopause: A Dual Challenge

Having diabetes and going through menopause simultaneously doubles the health risks for women. Learn about better ways to treat both conditions.

Diabetes and Your Body Mass Index (BMI)

Studies show a high correlation between diabetes, obesity, and being overweight. Find out where your BMI should be to combat type 2 diabetes.

Erectile Dysfunction in Diabetics: An Early Indicator of Heart Disease?

Erectile dysfunction may raise the likelihood of developing heart disease for men with diabetes.

The Link between Diabetes and Tuberculosis

Find out how your condition can put you at an increased risk for TB.

Coffee and Diabetes: What's the Link?

Studies show that coffee lowers type 2 diabetes risk, but the connection between caffeine, coffee, and diabetes prevention is a little murky.
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