Diabetes

The Best (and WORST) Drinks If You Have Diabetes

What flavored drinks can be part of a healthy diet when you have type 2 diabetes? Which ones should you avoid at all costs?

7 Exercise Must-Dos for Diabetics

While a diabetes diagnosis can derail your health goals, it doesn’t mean that you can’t still be healthy, happy, and thriving!

How to Avoid Type 2 Diabetes

Did you know there are steps you can take to avoid type 2 diabetes? Here’s what you need to know.

What Are the Signs of Diabetes? 22 Red Flags for Older Adults

Is it just age, or could it be something more? Changes like increased thirst, fatigue, or slow-healing wounds might seem minor, but they could be signs of diabetes in older adults. With diabetes often sneaking up silently, recognizing the red flags early can make all the difference.

What Are the Early Signs and Symptoms of Diabetes?

The signs and symptoms of type 2 diabetes can be so mild that many people miss them. That’s why testing is so important. Here’s what you should know.

Could You Have Prediabetes?

Prediabetes doesn’t have to mean that you’re destined for full-blown diabetes. Here’s what to know!

8 Ways for Diabetics to Avoid Holiday Hazards This Christmas

How can diabetics keep their health in check during the holidays?

Walking and Diabetes

Most of us wish for an easy fix for our health issues—a magic pill to lose weight or a magic way to cook vegetables that we love. And then along comes a study, published in the February 2022 issue of the journal Diabetes Care.

Diabetes and You

There’s no doubt that more people—including plenty of baby boomers—are diabetic today than ever before.

Here’s why.

Sweet Dreams

If the amount of sleep you’re getting varies by more than an hour day-to-day, you may be at a higher risk for type 2 diabetes, according to a new study published in Diabetes Care.

Does Medicare Pay for Diabetic Supplies Like Test Strips and Lancets?

“I am diabetic and usually get my supplies from a mail-order program through my employer’s benefits. Recently, I’ve been laid off and had to enroll in Medicare. I received a letter stating that my supplier will no longer be covered by Medicare because it’s not a “competitive bidding” supplier. Does this mean that if I continue with my current supplier Medicare will stop paying?”

5 Tips for Managing Blood Sugar as You Age

Did you know that almost 30% of Americans over 65 have diabetes?