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    Take Control of Your Diabetes for Good

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    The Invisible Damage of Diabetes

    High blood sugar could be damaging many parts of your body and you might not even know it. Learn how diabetes can affect you from your brain to your feet.

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    You Are Your Own Best Advocate

    With type 2 diabetes, it’s vital to know the facts and communicate with your care team, especially when you face care disparities.

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    Why Losing Weight Is Essential With Type 2

    There’s a link between body weight and type 2 diabetes. Find out why, and how even a modest loss of weight can improve your blood sugar – and your health.

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    Find Weight Loss Success

    Obesity raises your risk for insulin resistance. Find out how to drop some weight to better manage your type 2 diabetes.

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    Diets That Work and Ones That Don't

    Which diets are best for blood sugar management? Find out the good and not-so-good options.

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    What’s a Low-Carb Diet?

    Low-carb diets are all the rage, but how do they affect your blood sugar?

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    Avoid a Diet Disaster at Your Next Party

    Know how to navigate the snack table and curb peer pressure next time you attend a gathering.

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    What Can You Drink Besides Water? 11 Tasty Options

    If you're tired of drinking only water, enjoy these versions of your favorite classic drinks when you’re managing type 2 diabetes.

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    Grab the Right Groceries

    When you control your food, you control your type 2 diabetes. Use these tips to shop for groceries wisely.

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    Manage Blood Sugar Spikes After Meals

    If you have diabetes, find out how to test and manage blood sugar levels that go up after you eat, a condition called postprandial blood glucose.

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    What to Know About the Glycemic Index

    The glycemic index ranks carbohydrate foods based on how quickly they make your blood sugar rise. Find out which ones are better for you if you have diabetes.

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    Eat Smart on the Go

    Eating healthy away from home can be tricky if you're trying to manage your blood sugar levels. See these tips for diabetes-friendly choices.

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    Celebrate Your Success With Healthy Rewards

    When you manage your type 2 and meet one of your health goals, celebrate your success! Choose a healthy reward to keep you motivated.

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    Ways to Avoid Needing Insulin

    What factors play a role in your blood sugar level, and how can they keep you from needing insulin?

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    Track Your Numbers

    Gadgets can make it easier for you to keep an eye on your blood sugar and things that affect it. Learn about apps, scales and other tools that can help.

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    20 Reasons for Blood Sugar Swings

    Food and beverages aren't the only things that can make your blood sugar levels jump or dip. Learn some surprising causes for blood sugar swings.

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    Take Action When Your Numbers Spike

    Even if you have the right combination of diet, exercise, and medication, blood sugar swings still happen. Here's how to lower that number right now.

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    On the Move: Start a Workout Routine

    Exercise can help you manage your type 2 diabetes and be healthier overall. Try these tips to start (and stick with) a workout routine.

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    More Than Medicine: The Secrets to Success

    Medication is only one part of your type 2 diabetes treatment. Learn about lifestyle changes to manage your blood sugar level and prevent complications.

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    Ease Treatment Concerns

    After a diagnonsis of type 2 diabetes, you'll likely have some concerns about how to manage it. From lifestyle changes to insulin, learn what to expect.

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    Find the Right Treatment

    As you begin to manage your diabetes, you'll look at a number of things, from sugar levels to your lifestyle. See how to choose a plan that works for you.

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    When Insulin Isn’t Enough

    If the insulin you're taking for your diabetes isn't doing the trick, you have options. Find out how to bring blood sugar spikes under control.

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    When You Need Two Types of Medication

    A healthy lifestyle and pills are often all you need to manage type 2 diabetes. But some people need injectable medicine to control their sugar level, too.

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