Diabetes and Dental Care
If you have diabetes, you’re probably already committed to protecting your feet, your eyes, and your heart. But how much thought do you give to
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Diabetes, Men, and Sex
Sexual dysfunction. You’ve seen the ads on television, you’ve heard the jokes, and, if you’re like most men, you’ve tried your best to block it
Diabetes: Cooking Tips
Many people with diabetes have to rethink their approach to eating. Often, that means a new approach in the kitchen, too. You can bring out
Is It Another Bad Day — or Depression?
If you have diabetes, you’ve already been through your share of ups and downs. Some days, you may feel like you’re in complete control of
How Well Do You Know Your Numbers?
If you’ve been diagnosed with a major illness — like heart disease, diabetes, heart failure, cancer, or asthma — you’ve probably already done a lot
Foot Care for Seniors
How can seniors take care of their feet? Foot problems are especially common in older people, for a variety of reasons. Feet lose cushioning as
Diabetes: Lowering Your Glycemic Index
As a person with diabetes, you probably already know that any food with carbohydrates can raise blood sugar. That includes organic brown rice as well
Diabetes: Are Salt Substitutes Safe?
Sugar gets most of the attention, but people with diabetes need to think about salt, too. Too much sodium — the mineral in salt —
The Dangers of Deep Belly Fat
Fat can show up in all sorts of places. It can strain the seat of a pair of jeans, hang over a belt, or make
Diabetes: Good Fats and Bad Fats
If you have diabetes, you undoubtedly spend a lot of time thinking about sugars and carbohydrates in your diet. But just like everyone else, you
Herbs and Diabetes: Buyer Beware
Believe it or not, there’s an all-natural product that can control blood sugar and help people with diabetes live long, active lives. It’s a naturally
Diabetes: What to Eat When You’re Sick
When a diabetic comes down with the flu or a bad cold, diabetes care often takes a backseat. Who can be bothered to check blood
Summary of Guidelines for Patients With Diabetes: Checklist for Your Doctor Visits
Every person with diabetes should visit a doctor at least every three months. Regular checkups allow your doctor to track your condition and, if necessary,
Diabetes: The Exercise Prescription
Every time Delaine Wright climbs a mountain or goes speed skating, sugar pills are part of her equipment. Wright, who lives in Wakefield, Rhode Island,
Questions to Ask Your Doctor: Diabetes
The members of your healthcare team know what it takes to control diabetes. Now it’s your turn to become an expert, too. Here’s a list
Diabetes: The Fine Art of Asking for Help
People with diabetes sometimes have a separate condition that keeps them from taking control of their health. It’s called pride. Martha Lee Palotta, a registered
Fiber: An All-Natural “Medicine” for Type 2 Diabetes?
If a poor diet can help usher in type 2 diabetes, here’s some good news: a healthy high-fiber diet can help keep it under control.
Preventing Diabetes Through Diet and Exercise
Why should I be concerned about diabetes? In the United States, type 2 diabetes (formerly called adult-onset diabetes) is reaching epidemic proportions. It has even
Blood Sugar Screening (Prenatal)
In order to determine whether you’ve developed gestational diabetes during pregnancy, doctors may test your blood sugar level. The most common procedure is a glucose
Diabetes: Reading Food Labels
For many people, nutrition labels are just part of food packaging. But if you have diabetes, those labels can be an important tool for managing