The Latest in Healthy Living with Diabetes

Managing Blood Sugar on Super Bowl Sunday (Diabetes-Friendly Guide)

Long games, irregular meals, alcohol, and constant snacking can impact blood sugar. Learn simple strategies to stay in range on Super Bowl Sunday.

Whether you are living with type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes, it is not easy and there is a lot to do each and every day. But, you can learn how to better manage your diabetes. Choose a goal and make a plan. By taking it one step and one day at a time, you can do it!

When you take care of your diabetes, you'll feel better. This means learning about exercise, when to eat, what to eat, how food affects your blood glucose, and how to talk to your doctor about diabetes. Remember, your health care team is there to help.

With proper management, you'll reduce your risk for problems with your kidneys, eyes, nerves, feet and legs, and teeth. You'll also lower your risk for heart disease. For resources and help, look at the articles and sections below.

For Newly Diagnosed Diabetics

Signs and Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes

Many people have no signs or symptoms of diabetes. They may be too mild to notice at first. Here is what to look for to see if you might have diabetes or pre-diabetes.

Exercise and Diabetes Fitness

Tips to Improve Eating and Activity Levels in Children

Concerned about your children's eating, physical activity levels and weight? You can improve their habits with these tips and set them on the path to healthy living.

Type 2 Diabetes

Children Who Regularly Eat Breakfast May Have Lower Type 2 Diabetes Risk

According to a new study, regular consumption of a healthy breakfast may help children lower their risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

For Diabetes Caregivers

Back to School with Diabetes – Family Guide to Managing Diabetes

Easy to read diabetes management guide for parents with diabetic children in school. Planning, teaming up and steps to keep your child safe in school.

More About Your Health

Two Easy Dinner Tips to Help You Avoid Gaining Weight

If you’re interested in simple ways to avoid gaining weight, there are two changes that can...

Kids and Diabetes

Keeping Christmas Sweet for Diabetic Kids

For children living with diabetes, overindulging on the delicacies of the holiday season could result in more than a stomach ache -- it could mean a trip to the emergency room.

Diabetes and Pregnancy

Does Pregnancy Affect Long-Term Weight Control?

The Stockholm Pregnant and Women's Nutrition (SPAWN) study is a follow-up study that has followed about 500 Swedish women through pregnancy and for more than a decade post-partum.