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Nearly three out of 10 people who have diabetes don't even know they have the disease. Find out if you should get tested.
If you have diabetes, you're at risk for diabetic neuropathy. Though there are medicines to manage nerve pain, good blood sugar control is still the best medicine.
Controlling your type 2 diabetes well can cut your risk of dangerous complications. Working with your doctor - and following these tips - can help.
When people with diabetes smoke cigarettes, the results can be deadly. Quitting smoking is crucial for good blood sugar control. Try these tips to kick the habit.
When you have diabetes, keeping track of your blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol levels can help cut your risk of life-threatening heart disease.
Regular exercise is a must to help achieve blood sugar control if you have diabetes. Tai chi, an ancient Chinese meditative exercise, may help you do that.
If your child has some of these symptoms, they could be signs of diabetes. Also learn what raises your child's risk of the disease.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday said it was still reviewing documents that examine whether the blockbuster type 2 diabetes drug Avandia raises users' odds for heart attack and heart failure and should be...
A nutritious, balanced diet is key for managing diabetes well. These tips can help you keep your blood sugar in check and appetite satisfied.
Depression is common if you have diabetes. But, the two can be a dangerous mix. Find out how depression can be treated.
From choosing the best blood glucose monitor to planning meals, your diabetes educator helps you manage the day-to-day aspects of your diabetes care.
People with diabetes often have to take insulin shots. Here are the answers to some common questions about insulin.
A diagnosis of diabetes used to be a recipe for a lifetime of no sugar and a rigid diet. Not so anymore. Find out the latest diet recommendations.
Continuous glucose monitoring meters measure your blood sugar all day. When blood sugar gets too low or high, an alarm sounds. Find out if continuous glucose monitoring is right for you.
Poorly-managed diabetes can lead to kidney disease. Learn how you can help prevent diabetic nephropathy.
Learn how small changes in your daily routine can help ward off type 2 diabetes.
Nearly 24 million Americans have diabetes, and about 6 million of them are unaware of their disease. With obesity on the rise, millions more are at risk of developing diabetes.
A diabetes diagnosis means you have a lot to learn about the disease - including sifting fact from fiction. Find the truths behind some common diabetes myths here.
Poorly-managed diabetes can lead to kidney disease. Learn how you can help prevent diabetic nephropathy.
A sick day management plan is crucial if you have diabetes. It can stop a mild illness from turning into a major health problem.
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