Diabetes - Prevention
Learn the benefits of determining heightened risk for diabetes in young people, and one way to get screened.
Snacking on walnuts may help reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes. Here's the scoop on these nutritious edibles and how to sneak more of them into your diet.
Take a crack at these seven questions to see how much you know about type 2 diabetes.
The dairy industry wants to add aspartame (a sugar substitute) to milk so that kids will drink more of the calcium-rich beverage. But can milk that's artificially sweetened still be called milk? Learn more about the current dairy debate.
Take control and reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes just by getting up on your feet. Find out why.
An increasing number of women are developing this complication of pregnancy that delivers some serious health consequences. Here's what you need to know about gestational diabetes.
Are you a woman living with diabetes? Take these precautions to help protect yourself from heart disease, kidney problems, and other serious complications.
This condition occurs when blood sugar (glucose) drops too low. Learn more about key signs and important actions to take.
Beer gets a bad rap. But it can be a healthy beverage as long as it's enjoyed in moderation.
Diabetes can put you at greater risk of tooth decay, gingivitis, and periodontitis. Here's how to help keep your smile healthy and bright.
Don't fool yourself. Just because you appear healthy from the outside doesn't mean you can't develop diabetes.
Don't let your blood sugar swings result in mood swings. Use these preventative tips to keep an even keel.
In between visits to the dentist, take these precautions to keep your mouth in tip-top shape.
A research study of 50 countries reveals surprising findings about black tea's effect on blood sugar.
An estimated 750,000 Americans get sepsis each year and 28 and 50 percent will die from the infection. Who's at risk for sepsis, and what can be done to prevent it?
Use these actionable expert tips to ward off heart disease, kidney disease, and other common diabetes-based complications.
Taking your time at the table may impart a big health benefit: Reduced risk of type 2 diabetes.
What about these edibles is so effective? Get a harvest of delicious ways to include them in your diet.
Men can prevent health risks by paying attention to changes in their body and seeing their doctor when something isn't right.
Thanks to TV ads erectile dysfunction is no longer under the covers. Still, misconceptions remain. Learn what causes impotence and ways to reduce your risk.
As obesity rates climb, health problems such as diabetes are becoming more common. Here's a look at the disease by the numbers.
About 90 percent of the more than 25 million U.S. children and adults affected by diabetes have type 2 diabetes. Find out more about this growing epidemic, from risk factors to treatment options.
Keeping up with all your health screenings may seem daunting, but this list can get you started on a year of healthy living.
Sugar, butter, and cream may be one celebrity chef's go-to ingredients, but that doesn't mean you should follow in her footsteps. You can still recreate the cuisine of the Queen of Southern Cooking without doing damage to your health. Let a team of experts show you how.
There are steps you can take to keep your feet healthy and minimize your risk of serious complications. Get started with these simple tips.
Nerve damage doesn't only affect the legs, fingers, and the toes. It can also result in erectile dysfunction (ED), or impotence. Read on to find out how you can prevent ED from affecting you.
Asking the right questions of yourself and your loved ones could save lives.
Take a coffee break. Get zen. Here are five fun fixes that will add to your quality of life, while lowering your risk of developing diabetes and possibly heart disease, too!
Visceral fat, the type found around the waist and belly and surrounding the vital organs, poses much more of a health risk to you than fat that's right under the skin. But upping a particular type of fiber in your diet could help you get rid of it.
Strawberries get an A+ rating as a healthy snack. Here's why.