April showers bring more than May flowers, apparently. They also bring salads. May is National Salad Month. A healthy diet is an important part of managing type 2 diabetes, and eating ... Read More

In a recent survey by Thomson Reuters, it was shown that 20 percent of Americans are postponing or delaying their medical care, and that cost was the major factor.

322 participants in the Dietary Intervention Randomized Controlled Trial (DIRECT) helped scientists show that the Mediterranean diet and the low carb diet were as effective, if not more so, than ... Read More

When you have type 2 diabetes, it's difficult to keep track of everything you need to do. Keeping a record of your blood sugars can help make things easier in ... Read More

The Easter holiday is traditionally accompanied by delicious food and baskets full of candy. When you have type 2 diabetes, it can be difficult to know what to eat. How ... Read More

Watching out how much fat you eat is all part of a healthy lifestyle. When you have type 2 diabetes, it becomes even more important. But not all fats are ... Read More

A study from Columbia University Medical Center shows a correlation between diabetes and Alzheimers disease. The study shows that a history of diabetes and high cholesterol levels was associated with faster ... Read More

Have you had type 2 diabetes for a while? Have you got your diabetes management under control? What practical advice would you give someone who was just diagnosed? About.com is inviting ... Read More