Diabetes

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. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) states that the more risk factors you have, the more likely you are to develop diabetes. Understanding Diabetes See All  Facts About Diabetes in Understanding Diabetes When you have diabetes, your body doesn't make enough insulin. Or it can't use the insulin that it makes. Read on to learn more about this condition. ...more  Anatomy of the Endocrine System in Understanding Diabetes The endocrine system includes not only the pancreas—the organ involved in the development of diabetes—but also the pituitary, thyroid, and other glands. ...more  Diagnosing Diabetes in Understanding Diabetes If you're older than 45, you should be tested for diabetes. If you are younger, you should be tested if you are at high risk. Read on to learn more. ...more Types of Diabetes See All Type 1 See All Type 2 See All Gestational Diabetes See All Pre-Diabetes See All  Type 1 Diabetes in Type 1 In type 1 diabetes, the body can’t make insulin. Insulin is needed to help sugar (glucose) enter cells for energy. Read on to learn more about this condition that often develops in children or young adults. ...more  Type 2 Diabetes in Type 2 When your body can't make enough insulin or can't use insulin, it is called type 2 diabetes. Insulin helps the cells in the body absorb glucose, or sugar, for energy. Without insulin, glucose builds up in the blood resulting in high blood sugar. ...more  Gestational Diabetes in Gestational Diabetes Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that happens during pregnancy. The symptoms of gestational diabetes usually go away after delivery. But sometimes they do not, or you may develop type 2 diabetes later. ...more  Metabolic Syndrome and Prediabetes in Pre-Diabetes Metabolic syndrome is marked by higher levels of sugar (glucose) in the blood. That's also a sign of prediabetes. ...more Complications of Diabetes See All Eye Problems See All Foot Problems See All Kidney Problems See All Heart Problems See All Nerve Problems See All Other Health Problems See All  Overview of Clinical Complications of Diabetes in Complications of Diabetes Heart disease, high blood pressure, and kidney disease are just some of the complications of diabetes. ...more 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 Diabetes and Your Family See All Diabetes and Children See All Diabetes and Pregnancy See All  Overview of Diabetes Mellitus in Diabetes and Children Diabetes occurs when not enough insulin is made. Or when the body is unable to use the insulin that is made. The 3 main types of diabetes are type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes. ...more  Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus in Children in Diabetes and Children Diabetes is a condition in which the body can't make enough insulin, or can't use insulin normally. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disorder. The body's immune system damages the cells in the pancreas that make insulin. Insulin is a hormone. It helps sugar (glucose) in the blood get into cells of the body to be used as fuel. When glucose can’t enter the cells, it builds up in the blood. This is called high blood sugar (hyperglycemia). ...more  Diabetes During Pregnancy in Diabetes and Pregnancy Diabetes is a condition in which the body can't make enough insulin, or can't use insulin normally. Insulin is a hormone. It helps sugar (glucose) in the blood get into cells of the body to be used as fuel. When glucose can’t enter the cells, it builds up in the blood. This is called high blood sugar (hyperglycemia). ...more  Gestational Diabetes in Diabetes and Pregnancy Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that happens during pregnancy. The symptoms of gestational diabetes usually go away after delivery. But sometimes they do not, or you may develop type 2 diabetes later. ...more Interactive Tools See All  Target Heart Rate Calculator Your target heart rate is the range at which sustained physical activity - running, cycling, swimming laps, or any other aerobic exercise - is considered safe and effective....more  Calorie Burn Rate Calculator The more active you are, the more calories you burn. Running or jogging, for instance, burns more calories than bowling....more  Diabetes Quiz More than 18 million Americans have been diagnosed with diabetes and more than 5 million more have diabetes but don't realize it, according to the CDC. Yet diabetes is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States....more  Diabetes: Test Your Knowledge If you have diabetes, keeping your condition under control early on will help you avoid complications that may come up later. This multiple-choice quiz will help you with important answers now....more  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. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) states that the more risk factors you have, the more likely you are to develop diabetes....more  Coronary Artery Disease Assessment Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It is the leading cause of death in the United States in both men and women. Determine your risk for developing CAD using this assessment tool....more Multimedia See All  Understanding Type 1 Diabetes When you have type 1 diabetes, your body can’t process blood sugar. Too much sugar in your blood can cause serious health problems. Watch and learn more about type 1 diabetes and how to stay healthy....more  What is Type 2 Diabetes? Watch this clip to understand what happens within your body when you have type 2 diabetes, and the importance of keeping your blood glucose levels within a healthy range....more Newsletters See All