Diabetes - Original Articles

The last decade has seen a 40 percent spike in the number of people living with diabetes; yet many diabetics still go undiagnosed. Here are some key signs of this serious, yet manageable, condition.

When it comes to living with type 1 diabetes, many older patients refuse to give in to the challenges of the disease. Learn how they manage their insulin and their lives.

If you have diabetes, you're surely familiar with carb counting. These guidelines will help you use this strategy more effectively.

Learn why this nutritious, heart-healthy grain should be part of your daily diet.

People with thicker (more viscous) blood have a higher chance of heart problems and even type 2 diabetes. Learn more about the connection.

This serious medical condition not only jeopardizes the health of a pregnant mom and her unborn baby; it can increase the mother s risk of another condition later in life.

New screening techniques help identify siblings and other family members at risk for developing type 1 diabetes.

If you've got diabetes, you may also have a condition that's keeping you from getting pregnant. Here's what you need to know.

Learn more about how low testosterone can raise the risk of diabetes in men.

Follow these guidelines to help ensure your child s smooth and safe transition into university life.

New studies explore how coffee may help people lose weight and even reduce their risk of diabetes.

Taking steps to lower your stress levels may cut your chances of developing diabetes.

Learn the benefits of determining heightened risk for diabetes in young people, and one way to get screened.

Snacking on walnuts may help reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes. Here's the scoop on these nutritious edibles and how to sneak more of them into your diet.

Take a crack at these seven questions to see how much you know about type 2 diabetes.

Mushrooms (and certain other vegetarian ingredients) can have a positive effect on weight management. Here's how to add more meatless meals to your recipe repertoire.

Weddings, street fairs, ball games, and barbecues. These mealtime minefields can mean trouble for those with diabetes. Here's how to sidestep temptation without missing the fun.

Sip your way through summer with these diet-friendly refreshments.

The dairy industry wants to add aspartame (a sugar substitute) to milk so that kids will drink more of the calcium-rich beverage. But can milk that's artificially sweetened still be called milk? Learn more about the current dairy debate.

Here's exactly what you need to know about your blood sugar, cholesterol, and other key factors through your high-risk pregnancy.

Nearly 20 percent of individuals with diabetes are affected by the painful, vexing condition adhesive capsulitis or frozen shoulder. Here's how to handle it.

Take control and reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes just by getting up on your feet. Find out why.

An increasing number of women are developing this complication of pregnancy that delivers some serious health consequences. Here's what you need to know about gestational diabetes.

Are you a woman living with diabetes? Take these precautions to help protect yourself from heart disease, kidney problems, and other serious complications.

This condition occurs when blood sugar (glucose) drops too low. Learn more about key signs and important actions to take.

Beer gets a bad rap. But it can be a healthy beverage as long as it's enjoyed in moderation.

The good news: A growing number of Americans with diabetes are successfully managing their condition, thus reducing their risks of complications. The bad news: Many Americans still have a way to go.

New science suggests shorter workouts may be just as effective as longer ones.

It may be possible to put your condition into remission by following an intensive diet and exercise program.

Researchers are hard at work developing an artificial pancreas system that will automatically monitor blood glucose levels and deliver the correct dose of insulin when needed.