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Nearly half of people with diabetes don’t know they have it, new study finds
When was the last time you had your blood sugar checked? It might be worth looking into, a new study says. Forty-four percent of people...
Gina Park


10 Foods That Lower Blood Sugar Immediately
There’s no magic fix, but what you eat plays a big role in keeping blood sugar steady. The right mix of fiber, protein, and healthy fats...
Cristina Mutchler


Type 2 diabetes prevented with adherence to Mediterranean diet and exercise, study finds
A combination of a lower-calorie Mediterranean diet , exercise and nutritional support kept overweight to severely obese people between...
Sandee LaMotte


The 8 Best Pantry Staples for Better Blood Sugar, According to Dietitians
Ask any dietitian and they’ll tell you that the secret to creating nutritious, healthy meals is a well-stocked pantry. But when you’re...
Deborah Murphy, M.S., RDN


5 Small Habit Changes That Can Help You Manage Type 2 Diabetes
If you have type 2 diabetes, leading a healthy lifestyle can help you manage your blood sugar levels and lower your risk of...
Heather Grey


The herb linked to reduced inflammation, lower anxiety, and reduced blood sugar
Cilantro is a polarizing herb. People either love it or hate it. For many, a sprig of cilantro can add much-needed flavor to a salad or...
Julia Musto


10 Easy Ways to Keep Your Blood Sugar Stable All Day
Maintaining stable blood sugar (glucose) levels is essential for overall health and wellness, especially for individuals living with...
Brittany Poulson, MDA, RDN, CD, CDCES


Managing Type 2 Diabetes Without Insulin: 6 Things to Know
In some cases, people with type 2 diabetes need insulin injections to manage their blood sugar levels. Other people can manage their type...
Heather Grey


7 Tips for What To Eat with Prediabetes
Prediabetes is characterized by higher-than-normal fasting blood sugar or higher-than-normal blood sugar after eating. It’s most often...
The Healthline Editorial Team


A type of flavonoid found in tea and chocolate may help lower blood pressure
The flavan-3-ols in cocoa, tea, and some popular foods are so effective at improving endothelial function that they are worth considering...
Robby Berman


Can developing type 2 diabetes before age 50 raise dementia risk?
Although type 2 diabetes — a condition where the body is not able to properly use or produce insulin — is normally seen in adults ages...
Corrie Pelc


The Early Signs of Diabetes You Can’t Ignore
Daniel Cox had been studying diabetes for 40 years when he woke up one night with classic symptoms of diabetes. “Not only did I find...
Jerilyn Covert


How Does Diabetes Affect Sleep?
Diabetes is a condition in which the body is unable to produce insulin properly. This causes elevated levels of glucose (sugar) in the...
Jennifer Purdie


Is There a Link Between Sugar and Cancer?
There’s some not-so-sweet news when it comes to sugar: Eat too much of the stuff and it can wreak havoc on your health. According to the...
Jessica Migala, AARP


Are Your Blood Sugars Out of Control? Signs to Look For
You Don't Check Your Blood Sugar People with type 2 diabetes can often keep their blood sugar levels under control with diet, exercise,...
Melinda Ratini, MS, DO


Prediabetes: You Can Turn It Around
What Is Prediabetes? It’s when your blood sugar is higher than normal, but not high enough to be called diabetes. You won’t necessarily...
Poonam Sachdev


12 Unusual Symptoms of Diabetes
Diabetes is a condition where the body either doesn’t produce insulin ( type 1 ) or doesn’t use insulin properly ( type 2 ). Both types...
Valencia Higuera


How Is Type 2 Diabetes Treated? What to Know if You’re Newly Diagnosed
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition in which the body doesn’t use insulin properly. This causes blood sugar levels to rise, which can...
Heather Grey


America's Favorite Sweetener May Have Hidden Cost, Scientists Warn
The words "calorie-free" may not seem very appealing after finding out that sugar substitutes can actually make you hungrier. Often,...
Lucy Notarantonio


Slideshow: A Visual Guide to Type 2 Diabetes
What Is It? When you have this disease, your body does a poor job turning the carbohydrates in food into energy. This causes sugar to...
Zilpah Sheikh, MD
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