Diabetes
Expert-reviewed information on managing diabetes, nutrition, medications, and living your best life
38M
Americans with diabetes
All types
96M
Adults with prediabetes
Many undiagnosed
90–95%
Are Type 2
Most common form
$327B
Annual US cost
Direct + indirect
Type 1 Diabetes
Type 1 Diabetes: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition where your immune system attacks insulin-producing cells in the pancreas.
10 min readLiving With Type 1 Diabetes: A Complete Guide
Managing type 1 diabetes involves daily insulin therapy, careful monitoring, and lifestyle adjustments.
12 min readContinuous Glucose Monitors: Which Is Best for You?
CGMs give real-time blood sugar readings, helping people with diabetes make faster, better decisions.
9 min readThe Insulin Pump: How It Works and Who It's For
An insulin pump delivers continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion and can improve blood sugar control.
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Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes: Everything You Need to Know
Type 2 diabetes occurs when your body doesn't use insulin properly. It's the most common form of diabetes.
11 min readCan Type 2 Diabetes Be Reversed?
Research shows that significant weight loss and lifestyle changes can lead to diabetes remission in some people.
9 min readBest Foods for Type 2 Diabetes Management
Choosing the right foods can help you control blood sugar and reduce diabetes-related complications.
10 min readExercise and Type 2 Diabetes: A Critical Combination
Regular physical activity helps control blood sugar, reduces cardiovascular risk, and improves quality of life.
8 min readPrediabetes & Prevention
Prediabetes: Signs, Symptoms, and How to Reverse It
Prediabetes means your blood sugar is higher than normal but not high enough to be type 2 diabetes — yet.
8 min readThe A1C Test: What It Measures and What the Results Mean
The A1C blood test measures your average blood sugar over the past 2-3 months. Learn what the numbers mean.
7 min readNutrition for Diabetes
The Diabetes Plate Method: A Simple Guide to Meals
The plate method makes diabetes meal planning easy — fill half your plate with non-starchy vegetables.
6 min readGlycemic Index: Should You Follow It for Diabetes?
The glycemic index ranks foods by how quickly they raise blood sugar. Here's how to use it smartly.
8 min readAlcohol and Diabetes: What You Need to Know
Alcohol can cause both high and low blood sugar depending on what and how much you drink.
7 min readEndocrinology
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