Daily Living

The Mediterranean Pantry for Diabetics

Healthy Eating and Cooking with Diabetes
Following the Mediterranean Diet is a good idea for people with diabetes (both type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes). Here's a list of staples to keep on hand in your pantry.

School Lunch Ideas for Kids with Diabetes

Packing school lunches for a child with type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes is easy and fun. We'll show you simple ways to make healthy lunches for your child with diabetes.

Have Diabetes, Can Fly

Adjusting Insulin and Monitoring Blood Glucose Levels in the Air
Get travel tips for flying with diabetes: how to adjust your insulin schedule, how to pack diabetes supplies, making sure you have enough of your diabetes medications, and more.

Type 2 Diabetes Weight Loss Basics

Losing weight with type 2 diabetes involves a few key essentials. Eating healthy foods and limiting portion sizes are good ways to start, but exercise is important, too. Learn type 2 diabetes weight loss basics.

Exercise and Diabetes: Weight Lifting

What Weight Training Can Do for You
If you have type 2 diabetes, weight lifting is an excellent way to get in shape and stay in shape. Lifting weights builds muscle strength and is an important part of a well-rounded exercise routine. Learn how weight lifting can help you manage diabetes.

Exercise and Diabetes: Weight Lifting

What Weight Training Can Do for You
If you have type 2 diabetes, weight lifting is an excellent way to get (and stay) in shape.

Portion Control When You Have Type 2 Diabetes

Watching How Much You Eat
When it comes to losing weight when you have type 2 diabetes, portion control plays an extremely important role. Discover why reducing your portion sizes can help you lose weight and keep it off.

Aerobic Exercise for Type 2 Diabetes

Why Exercising with Diabetes Matters
Aerobic exercise is key in helping you manage type 2 diabetes. Not only does it help you lose weight and stay in shape, but regular aerobic exercise can also lower blood glucose levels. Discover other ways aerobic exercise can help you deal with diabetes.

Yoga and Diabetes

Exercising Your Body and Mind to Help Manage Diabetes
Among yoga’s numerous benefits, it may actually help you manage diabetes. Through yoga poses, breathing exercises, and meditation techniques, yoga can help you deal with your condition.

Diabetes Exercise Benefits

Why You Should Exercise When You Have Diabetes
Exercise has major benefits when it comes to diabetes. A regular exercise routine can help you manage blood glucose levels and boost your body’s use of insulin.