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Be Aware of Hypoglycemia Unawareness

Hypoglycemia unawareness in children can be scary, but with persistence and teamwork, it can be reversed and prevented.

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Fruit-Topped English Muffins

Requiring just five ingredients, 10 minutes of preparation time, and no cooking, this breakfast is simple enough that the kids can help out.

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Introducing the “Sugar Sponge” for Diabetes

May 10, 2018

By Joseph Gustaitis | A team of scientists from Tongji University in Shanghai reported In the Journal of the American Chemical…

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Medication Therapy

It is not uncommon for physicians to prescribe medicines to lower blood cholesterol and blood pressure, along with drugs to lower blood glucose, for their patients with diabetes. Get expert tips for working with your diabetes care team to develop a drug therapy regimen that works for you…

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Blueberry Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

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May 19, 2018

Product Review: Capzasin-HP

By Amy Campbell, MS, RD, LDN, CDE | Capzasin-HP is a “high potency” topical analgesic cream that contains 0.1% capsaicin, a substance found in chili…

May 17, 2018

Better Sex for Women With Diabetes

By David Spero, BSN, RN | Studies highlighted by the National Institutes of Health have found that 27 percent of women with Type…

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Type 2 Diabetes Risk

Published May 15, 2018 by Joseph Gustaitis

By Joseph Gustaitis | A new study from Italy has indicated that patients who have rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are at a…

Product Review: Vnox Medical Alert ID Bracelet

Published May 12, 2018 by Amy Campbell, MS, RD, LDN, CDE

By Amy Campbell, MS, RD, LDN, CDE | If you have diabetes, it’s important to carry or wear a form of medical identification (ID). Vnox…

Diabetes Flashpoints

Diabetes Flashpoints dives into controversies—on diet, drugs, and even what kind of coffee cup to use!—and lets you share your voice.

Study Links Artificial Sweeteners to Diabetes and Obesity

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Ben Vereen on Life With Type 2 Diabetes

Legendary star of stage and screen Ben Vereen, 71, knows that having Type 2 diabetes is no song and dance. But since his 2007 diagnosis, Vereen has been taking to the road to share his story with as many people as possible.

Overcoming Triggers to Overeating

Do you recognize any of these triggers to overeating? If so, try some strategies from health psychologist Nicola Davies, PhD, to gain control…

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Type 1 Diabetes

Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disorder in which the immune system attacks and destroys the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas…

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Free Guide to Diabetes on the Job

Be Aware of Hypoglycemia Unawareness

Fruit-Topped English Muffins

Introducing the “Sugar Sponge” for Diabetes

Medication Therapy

Blueberry Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

Tip of the Day

This Week's Diabetic Cooking Recipes

Berry Cupcake Shorties

Springtime Panzanella

Refresh Smoothie

Cherry & Mushroom Stuffed Pork Chops

From Our Blog

Product Review: Capzasin-HP

Better Sex for Women With Diabetes

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Type 2 Diabetes Risk

Product Review: Vnox Medical Alert ID Bracelet

Diabetes Flashpoints

Study Links Artificial Sweeteners to Diabetes and Obesity

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Ben Vereen on Life With Type 2 Diabetes

Overcoming Triggers to Overeating

Definition of the Day

Type 1 Diabetes