diabetes

What does a girl with type 1 diabetes experience when her parents insist on keeping her condition a secret, and how does her life look now that she's married and a mother? Tamara Leventhal shares her unique story.

Love the sand, the sun, and the waves? Before you hit the beach, make sure you're prepared to handle potential challenges that could spoil your seaside fun.

If you've been diagnosed with prediabetes, your blood sugar levels aren't high enough to be classified as Type 2 diabetes, but they are high enough to warrant change. Prof. Julio Weinstein shares the immediate health changes you need to make.

A recent study from Sweden found that high caffeine consumption can lower the risk of type 2 diabetes and reduce body fat levels.

Learn how alcohol affects blood sugar, which drinks to avoid, and how to pair food wisely when drinking with diabetes on Purim

Difficulty concentrating, blurred vision, speech impairment, and headaches are just some symptoms of sudden low blood sugar. Learn what you need to know, how to prevent it, and why people with diabetes need to be especially careful.

Forget the legendary taste, which makes me eat these amazing berries 'like seeds,' without any issues. Antioxidants are the 'next big thing' in the world of health, and this is what they'll do to your body if you consume them every morning, six times a week for two to three weeks.

What should diabetics do to fast on Yom Kippur? Here's how you can complete the fast safely and effectively.

Beginning a new Type 2 diabetes treatment can seem daunting and requires changes in lifestyle. To ensure you get the most out of your new treatment plan, it's crucial to maintain regular communication with your diabetes care team.

Summer can bring additional challenges for diabetics. Hot weather can lead to health issues, making individuals with diabetes more sensitive to high temperatures and humidity.

The timing of our meals can affect our health as much as the calories we consume. A new study suggests that diabetics should plan not only what they eat but also when they eat.

Discover how hypoglycemia can trigger or mimic anxiety symptoms, why it happens, and what steps to take for better blood sugar and emotional balance.

If you have diabetes, seasonal allergies and weather changes may impact your diabetes management. Diabetes can affect your body's immune system response to allergy symptoms and medications. What you need to know to keep your sugar levels in check during this time.

For diabetics, there is a problem with the secretion or absorption of the hormone insulin secreted by the pancreas, creating conditions of hyperglycemia (high sugar levels). What are the causes and how to avoid them?

Hypoglycemia is a condition where blood sugar levels drop drastically. It has broad and immediate effects that many of us experience, and for those with diabetes, it’s an immediate risk. Prof. Julio Weinstein explains the causes and how to prevent it.

A study at the University of Minnesota Medical School found that Type 1 and 2 diabetics who were remotely monitored during lockdowns using a continuous glucose monitor maintained positive outcomes with full glycemic control without visiting the clinic.

During winter, diabetics tend to have higher glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels than in warmer months. Here's how you can keep your blood glucose levels in check even in chilly weather.

Diabetes has become a dangerous epidemic in the Western world. Discover 10 ways to prevent it and manage it if diagnosed.

Diabetes is the second most prevalent health condition linked to severe outcomes among COVID-19 patients, making individuals with diabetes six times more likely to become severely ill compared to those without underlying conditions.

The beach, poolside fun, or a nature hike—the intense heat can negatively affect your blood sugar levels. So what should you do? Drink plenty of water, avoid physical activity during peak heat, and maintain a personal plan to keep blood sugar levels in check.