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Educational programs may help disadvantaged people with diabetes manage blood sugar levels

04/26/2011
Some people of low socioeconomic status fall victim to a pattern of misfortunes that impact their health and may result in diabetes.

Survey highlights importance of educating patients with type 2 diabetes about their blood sugar

04/22/2011
Those who suffer from type 2 diabetes and frequently experience low blood sugar, otherwise known as hypoglycemia, during typical activities may be interested to learn that they're actually not alone in this battle.

Moderate-intensity walking may reduce insulin sensitivity among people with pre-diabetes

04/26/2011
People who have pre-diabetes are often told that they need to make healthy lifestyle changes in order to prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes.

Dietary changes may restore kidney function in people with type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes

04/27/2011
A specialized low-carbohydrate eating regimen called the ketogenic diet may help reverse kidney damage in people who have type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes, according to a recent study published in the journal PLoS ONE.

Artificial pancreas may help people with type 1 diabetes avoid nocturnal hypoglycemia

04/27/2011
For people who have type 1 diabetes, even diligent daytime monitoring of blood glucose levels may not be enough to keep the possibility of nocturnal hypoglycemia off of their minds. The imminent threat of losing consciousness, or even one's life, likely diminishes many diabetics' quality of sleep.

Dogs may alert people with type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes to changes in blood sugar

04/27/2011
Man's best friend has been trained to guide blind individuals and sense safety threats, such as drugs or bombs, and now, some dogs are helping people who have type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes manage their blood sugar levels.

Learning how to count carbohydrates may aid in type 1 diabetes management

04/28/2011
While tallying the amounts of carbohydrates in meals and snacks may be tedious for individuals with type 1 diabetes, a recent article published by Reuters Health indicates that the benefits of this method may make it worthwhile, especially for people who use an insulin pump.

Individuals with type 2 diabetes should choose their fat wisely, research suggests

04/28/2011
Many people understand the risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes, including old age, obesity, high cholesterol and a family history of the condition. Some individuals who know they have a high risk of becoming diabetic consciously avoid eating high-fat diets.

Amazing Race winner discusses type 1 diabetes management

04/28/2011
Nat Strand was one-half of the first all-female team to win first place in the CBS television competition The Amazing Race. However, the extreme skill tests were not the only obstacles that Strand had to cope with during filming, since she suffers from type 1 diabetes.

Treating depression may help people with type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes manage their health

04/28/2011
Spending multiple hours planning meals, exercising and monitoring blood sugar levels for diabetes management may eventually take its toll on individuals who suffer from type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes.