Diabetes

Managing Diabetes See All Monitoring Your Blood Sugar See All Eating Healthy See All Being Active See All Taking Medication See All Managing Your Weight See All Self-Care See All Working with Your Healthcare Provider See All Staying Motivated See All  Glucose Monitoring Devices in Monitoring Your Blood Sugar You can monitor your blood sugar at home with one of a variety of devices that use a small sample of blood. ...more  Hypoglycemia in Monitoring Your Blood Sugar Hypoglycemia is low blood sugar (glucose). Hypoglycemia may be a condition by itself, or it may be a complication of diabetes or another disorder. ...more  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  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  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. 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. ...more  Emotional Eating: How to Cope in Eating Healthy, Overweight, Obesity Emotional eating affects most people from time to time. But regularly letting your feelings guide your food intake can affect your health. ...more  Maintaining Weight Loss in Overweight Keeping extra weight off needs effort and commitment, just as losing weight does....more  Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Weight-Loss Surgery in Obesity Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is a type of weight-loss surgery. Weight-loss surgery is also called bariatric surgery. It's often done as a laparoscopic surgery, with small incisions in the abdomen. ...more  Gastric Restrictive Surgery in Obesity Gastric restrictive surgery is a type of bariatric surgery or weight loss surgery. It limits the amount of food you can eat. This surgery may be used to treat severe obesity when diet, exercise, and medicine have failed. ...more  People with Diabetes Need to Wear ID in Self-Care If you have diabetes, wearing a medical identification (ID) bracelet or necklace at all times is a good idea. ...more  Important Vaccines for People with Diabetes in Self-Care People with diabetes should be sure to get certain vaccines. Read on for details....more  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  What Can Disease Management Do for You? in Staying Motivated A disease management program helps you stick to your diabetes treatment plan. And in the long run, it may lead to better health and fewer complications. ...more