Diabetes Medical Reference
- Artificial Sweeteners and Diabetes
The variety of artificial sweeteners can be confusing for someone with diabetes. WebMD gives you a rundown of what's safe to eat.
- Diabetes and Dietary Supplements
How and which dietary supplements can help or harm people with diabetes? WebMD takes a look.
- Will Weight Loss Help With Your Diabetes?
Find out how to lose weight -- through diet and exercise -- when living with diabetes.
- Got a Cold or Flu, Plus Diabetes?
Catching a cold or flu is especially challenging when you have diabetes. WebMD tells you how to prepare for cold and flu season and what to do if you get a bug.
- Type 2 Diabetes in Children
WebMD gives you the basics on type 2 diabetes in children, including prevention strategies and special concerns with teens.
- Type 2 Diabetes Causes and Risk Factors
Do you know the causes of type 2 diabetes? Read more and find out if you are at high risk for this common type of diabetes.
- Islet Cell Transplantation for the Treatment of Diabetes
The experts at WebMD explain how islet cell transplantation can be used to treat type 1 diabetes.
- Exercise Stress Test With Diabetes
If you have diabetes, here’s how to prepare for an exercise stress test if your doctor has recommended one to check for heart disease.
- Type 2 Diabetes and the Insulin Pump
WebMD explains how the insulin pump works for people with type 2 diabetes.
- Type 2 Diabetes: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment
Type 2 diabetes is a long-term medical condition in which your body doesn’t use insulin properly, resulting in unusual blood sugar levels. Learn more about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of type 2 diabetes.
- Diabetes Drugs
The experts at WebMD provide a list of common diabetes drugs.
- How to Use the Glycemic Index
The glycemic index is a way to tell slower-acting "good carbs" from faster "bad carbs." Use it to fine-tune your carb-counting and steady your blood sugar.
- Diabetes and Your Skin
Skin problems are common among people with diabetes. Learn the causes, symptoms, and treatments of various skin conditions that can arise if blood sugars are not under control.
- Alternative Treatments for Diabetes Nerve Pain
Peripheral neuropathy is nerve pain that can be caused by diabetes but it might be eased with alternative treatments like acupuncture, mediation, hypnosis, and relaxation techniques.
- Peripheral Neuropathy and Diabetes
If you have diabetes, you might also suffer from peripheral neuropathy -- pain in your legs and feet. WebMD tells you more about managing the pain with diet and exercise.
- Peripheral Neuropathy and Diabetes
Learn the risk factors and symptoms of peripheral neuropathy, nerve damage that is a common diabetes complication.
- Diabetes and Your Feet
Peripheral neuropathy caused by diabetes can be a big problem for your feet. Find out from the experts at WebMD how to prevent foot problems with proper foot care.
- How Is Diabetic Nerve Pain Treated?
Learn more about diabetic peripheral neuropathy, which is nerve pain caused by diabetes.
- Diagnosis of Diabetes
WebMD explains the tests used to diagnose prediabetes and diabetes.
- Diabetes-Related Nerve Problems
WebMD examines neuropathy, nerve damage that is a common effect of uncontrolled diabetes.
- Diabetes Skin Care Tips
Learn about common skin complications that affect people with diabetes -- and how to keep them at bay.
- The Truth About Sweets and Diabetes
Sweets are off-limits to people with diabetes, right? Get the facts from the experts on this and other diabetes myths.
- Why Is My Blood Sugar High in the Morning?
Is your blood sugar a tick higher in the morning? Here's why you may be seeing larger numbers first thing.
- Types of Insulin for Diabetes Treatment
WebMD gives you the facts on the many forms of insulin used to treat diabetes.
- What Are Insulin Pumps?
If you take insulin to manage your diabetes, find out if using an insulin pump is right for you.
- How Does a Continuous Glucose Monitor Work?
WebMD explains continuous glucose monitors for diabetes -- how they work and who might benefit from using one.
- How Does Diabetes Affect Your Body?
Uncontrolled high blood sugar can lead to a host of diabetes complications. Find out from WebMD how to prevent them.
- Diabetes and Infection: How to Spot the Signs
Diabetes can hurt your body's ability to fight infection. Learn the warning signs.
- Adjusting to Vision Loss
Get advice on how to move forward when you're losing your ability to see.
- Eye Care for People With Diabetes
People with diabetes need to pay special attention to eye care. Follow these tips on reducing the risk of serious vision problems.
- Understanding Diabetes -- Prevention
You can reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. WebMD explains.
- Early Signs and Symptoms of Diabetes
How can you tell if you have diabetes? Symptoms can be so mild that you don't notice them. Learn how to recognize the early signs and symptoms of diabetes at WebMD.
- Understanding Diabetes -- Diagnosis and Treatment
WebMD's comprehensive guide to the diagnosis and treatment of diabetes.
- Diabetes and a Healthy Diet
WebMD explains how a healthy type 2 diabetes diet and meal plan can make all the difference to a person struggling to keep blood sugar under control.
- Where to Find More Diabetes Resources
WebMD provides a list of useful resources for people with diabetes.
- Men and Type 2 Diabetes
WebMD explains type 2 diabetes in men.
- Can You Prevent Type 2 Diabetes?
Changing lifestyle habits such as eating a healthier diet and increasing physical activity -- with or without weight loss -- goes a long way in type 2 diabetes prevention.
- Insulin Resistance – What You Need to Know
Insulin resistance syndrome, or metabolic syndrome, increases your risk of diabetes and early heart disease. Find out more from WebMD.
- Diabetes Medicines You Don’t Inject
Learn about oral diabetes medications for treating type 2 diabetes, including side effects.
- Diabetes Testing
WebMD explains the tests used to diagnose type 2 diabetes -- and the tests you should have if you've been diagnosed with diabetes.
- Prediabetes: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Prediabetes has no symptoms, yet is usually present before a person develops type 2 diabetes. Find out if you're at risk for prediabetes.
- Type 1 Diabetes
Learn the basics about type 1 diabetes from WebMD.
- Tips for Dining Out With Diabetes
If you have diabetes, read these tips for restaurant dining.
- How Is Gestational Diabetes Treated?
Learn how gestational diabetes is diagnosed and treated.
- Diabetic Foot Problems
Problems with the feet and toes are a complication of diabetes. Learn about common types of diabetic foot problems and get tips on how to care for them.
- Skin Problems in Diabetes
Learn more from WebMD about the many common skin problems that can accompany diabetes.
- Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes is diabetes that happens during pregnancy. Learn more about the causes, risks, diagnosis, and treatment of this condition at WebMD.
- What Is Diabetic Neuropathy?
WebMD explains a common complication of diabetes -- neuropathy -- and how it can damage the nerves in your feet and legs.
- Diabetes and Blurred Vision
WebMD takes a look at some eye care guidelines for people with diabetes.
- Diabetes Foot Care
Proper foot care is critical for people with diabetes. WebMD experts offer tips for proper foot care.