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Educate Your Co-workers about Diabetes

Education Reduces the Workplace Diabetes Bias
You can dismiss many diabetes-related biases by educating co-workers and your employer about diabetes.

Sick Day Tips for People with Diabetes

Monitoring Your Blood Glucose and Ketones
When you are sick with diabetes, it is vital to allow yourself a sick day. Use your sick day to alertly manage diabetes. You will monitor blood glucose, temperature, and other key indicators to make sure that you can recover from your sickness quickly—and with your blood glucose levels in control.
Slideshow Portion Control: 7 Ways to Watch What You Eat
Healthy Eating with Type 2 Diabetes
Slideshow Exercise Ideas for Diabetes
Exercising When You Have Type 1 Diabetes or Type 2 Diabetes

5 Surprising Foods that Help Fight Diabetes

The “Right” Fat for Diabetes

Lose Weight, Better Manage Your Diabetes—and Eat Some Fat
Learn about the different types of fat and how they affect your body and insulin levels.

Fruit: Bringing a Little Sweetness into Your Diabetes Diet

Full of Good-for-You Anti-oxidants and Vitamins

Filling Up—Without Filling Up on Carbs

How to Beat Carb Cravings When You Have Type 2 Diabetes
Try as you may when you have type 2 diabetes, you can't always get rid of your carb cravings. This article provides tips on how to control carb cravings and stick to your diabetes meal plan.

Artificial Sweeteners and Diabetes

Sugar-free Isn't Always Healthy
Sugar-free or low sugar foods aren't always as healthy as they seem for people with diabetes. Get the scoop on artificial sweeteners, sugar alcohols, and what it really means when a food says it doesn't have sugar.

How to Count Carbs at Restaurants

Do Your Research Before Dining Out
Article walks you through the basics of counting carbs at restaurants. You’ll need to do your research before dining out, and when you’re at a restaurant, don’t be afraid to speak up for yourself.