Getting Started Type 2 Diabetes Risk Assessmentchevron_right Facts About Diabeteschevron_right Diabetes: Test Your Knowledgechevron_right Today in Health News Folks With Type 1 Diabetes Are No More or Less Likely to Be Overweight: Study Read this Article More Health News Know Your Risks Type 2 Diabetes Risk Assessment The questions in this assessment ask about risk factors—conditions that may put you at risk for developing type 2 diabetes.

Foot Problems See All  Diabetic Foot Problems in Foot Problems Diabetes can damage the nerves in your feet, as well as lead to blood vessel disease. These conditions make it harder to notice when you injure your foot or develop a sore. ...more  Special Foot Care for Diabetes in Foot Problems It's not high blood sugar, heart disease, or stroke that most often puts people with diabetes in the hospital. It's their feet. ...more

Kidney Problems See All  Diabetic Nephropathy (Kidney Disease) in Kidney Problems Diabetic kidney disease is kidney disease that is caused by diabetes. Here's what you need to know about this condition. ...more  Understanding Diabetic Kidney Disease in Kidney Problems Too often, diabetes leads to kidney disease. But it doesn't have to. When kidney problems are caught early, you can take steps to prevent more serious kidney disease.

Other Health Problems See All  Diabetic Skin Troubles in Other Health Problems About 30 out of 100 people with diabetes get a skin problem sooner or later. Fortunately, most problems can be prevented or easily treated. Read on to learn more. ...more  Diabetes and Periodontal (Gum) Disease in Other Health Problems Poorly controlled diabetes can lead to gum disease, which is an infection of the gums and bone that hold the teeth in place.

Being Active See All  Diabetes and Exercise in Being Active Exercise is one of the best ways to help keep diabetes under control. Yet researchers say that many people with diabetes don't get enough activity. ...more

Eating Healthy See All  Healthy Cooking Tips for People with Diabetes in Eating Healthy Read on for healthy cooking tips to help lower your calorie intake, fats, and sugars....more  Type 2 Diabetes and Food Choices in Eating Healthy Understanding how food affects blood glucose is the first step in managing diabetes. And following a diabetes meal plan can help keep you on track. ...more  Alcohol Use and People with Diabetes in Eating Healthy Alcohol can lower blood sugar levels to the point of hypoglycemia.

Working with Your Healthcare Provider See All  Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Diabetes in Working with Your Healthcare Provider Are you tempted to try herbal remedies that promise to “cure” diabetes without prescription medicine? Be sure you understand the limitations. ...more  Your Diabetes Healthcare Team in Working with Your Healthcare Provider When you have diabetes, you'll also have a team to help you manage your condition. You may see several healthcare providers every year who help keep you healthy. ...more

Insulin See All  Insulin Replacement Therapy in Insulin Learn all about insulin replacement therapy for type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Includes helpful information on different types of insulin, how it is given, insulin injection devices, and pancreas transplants. ...more  Insulin and Type 2 Diabetes in Insulin Many people with diabetes need to change their treatment plan at some point. There are benefits to this. For instance, taking insulin can make it easier to manage your blood sugar. Read on to learn more.

Oral Medication See All  Managing Your Diabetes Medicines in Oral Medication For many people with diabetes, staying healthy means taking multiple medicines. But combining several medicines takes extra care. Read on for some helpful tips. ...more  Can You Control Diabetes Without Medicine? in Oral Medication The answer can vary depending on what type of diabetes you have, and how long you've had it. ...more  Oral Medicines in Oral Medication Many types of diabetes pills are available. Each type works in a different way....more

Taking Medication See All Oral Medication See All Insulin See All  Managing Your Diabetes Medicines in Oral Medication For many people with diabetes, staying healthy means taking multiple medicines. But combining several medicines takes extra care. Read on for some helpful tips. ...more  Can You Control Diabetes Without Medicine? in Oral Medication The answer can vary depending on what type of diabetes you have, and how long you've had it. ...more  Insulin Replacement Therapy in Insulin Learn all about insulin replacement therapy for type 1 and type 2 diabetes.