Diabetes Features
Type 2 Diabetes Risk in South Asians: Expert Q&A
- Tu familia, tus amigos y la comida: nuevas costumbres
Obtén más información sobre cómo puedes minimizar los efectos de la diabetes en tu vida social.
- Factores que conducen a la diabetes tipo 2
Los latinos tienen un índice más alto de diabetes tipo 2 que otros grupos. ¿Cuáles son las razones?
- Cómo crear un equipo de cuidados de la salud que te comprenda
Aprende cómo encontrar profesionales médicos que entiendan lo que estás pasando.
- ¿Recién diagnosticado? Qué puedes esperar
La diabetes tipo 2 te cambiará la vida. Obtén información sobre lo que puedes esperar.
- Cómo hablar con tu familia sobre la diabetes
Tu diagnóstico no te afecta solo a ti. Averigua cómo puedes ayudar a que se adapten tus seres queridos.
- 9 Dos and Don’ts of Dieting With Diabetes
Maintaining a healthy diet can be hard enough without worrying about diabetes. But with blood sugar to factor it, here are some tips for eating right with diabetes.
- Beyond Medication: How to Stay on Top of Your Diabetes
Your lifestyle has a huge impact on your blood sugar. Learn how making a few changes to your daily routine can help you manage the disease.
- Why You Are Your Best Advocate When Managing Diabetes
With type 2 diabetes, it’s vital to know the facts and communicate with your care team, especially when you face care disparities.
- Is There a Relationship Between Blood Sugar Levels and Sleep?
Find out if a good night's rest has any effect on blood sugar levels.
- CGM Versus Fingerstick
Information on diabetes management with fingersticks vs CGM.
- Type 2 Diabetes Meal Delivery Plans
Choosing the right plan can simplify meals and help you stay on track with a diabetes-friendly diet.
- Signs Your Kidneys Are on the Road to Failure
Diabetes can quietly damage your kidneys over time. Learn the warning signs and find out how to prevent or slow kidney disease.
- 9 Diabetes Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Are you making these common missteps in your diabetes management? Learn how to avoid diabetes mistakes.
- Facing Diabetic Retinopathy Head-On
Get a glimpse at day-to-day life with this condition.
- Don't Let Diabetic Retinopathy Take Your Vision
Regular eye exams are crucial to look for diabetic retinopathy. One of the country's leading eye specialists explains why.
- Living My Best Life With Type 2 Diabetes
Having type 2 diabetes doesn’t mean life is over -- it’s just different. See how one man made the changes for a healthy -- and happy -- life with the condition.
- How Close Are We to a Cure for Type 2 Diabetes?
Type 2 diabetes affects over 400 million people worldwide, but right now there’s no cure. Here’s the latest promising research.
- Why Treatment Is Different If You’re a Person of Color
Research shows certain racial and ethnic groups are sometimes treated differently in health care settings. Learn more about why this happens.
- Distrust of Medical System and Minority Health Care
Why people in minority groups may not trust the medical community, and how that impacts health care.
- Minorities and Chronic Disease: Obstacles to Care
Rates of chronic conditions in the U.S. are higher in minority groups than in white populations. Learn more about the social and systemic causes for these health inequities.
- Institutional Racism and Health Care for Minorities
Learn about the ways racism within medical schools and the health care system results in poorer quality of health care for minorities.
- Gaining Access for Minorities to Health Screenings
Learn how lower health screening rates in minority communities is having an impact on health outcomes, and find out what some are doing to improve the situation.
- How Geography Affects the Health Care of Minorities
Learn about the impact of geography on the health care in minority communities, including issues like lack of access to medical care and lack of "walkable" neighborhoods.
- Why Diversity Matters in Clinical Trials and Research
Having people from all racial and ethnic backgrounds in clinical trials helps to ensure that treatments are safe and effective for everyone.
- How Does Too Much Sugar Affect Your Body?
Take a look at how the sweet stuff messes with your health, from head to toe.
- Tired of Your Diabetes? Here’s How to Keep Going
When you have diabetes, your daily to-do list can seem overwhelming. Here are six things you can do to reduce or avoid burnout.
- Shop Smart for Groceries for Diabetes
The grocery store may look different after a type 2 diabetes diagnosis, but nothing’s off limits as long as you pair and portion food in a balanced way.
- Life With Insulin Injections
Treating your type 2 diabetes with insulin? Learn the ins and outs of giving yourself daily injections.
- Advances in Diabetes Treatment
Diabetes treatment is getting better every day. Here are some of the newest medications and devices, and what's in the pipeline for type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
- How to Help Your Diabetes Medications Work Better
Find out how exercise, diet, and getting enough sleep can help your meds bring your type 2 diabetes under control.
- 9 Dos and Don'ts of Dieting With Diabetes
Losing extra weight can help you manage your diabetes. But some weight loss moves are more helpful than others.
- 5 Snacks to Enjoy (and 5 to Avoid)
Expert picks for healthy snacks to eat when you’re watching your blood sugar and blood pressure.