Type 2 Diabetes

Just one daily serving of drinks like soda, sweet tea, and fruit juice may raise the risk of early death for people with type 2 diabetes.

Being hospitalized or admitted to the ICU for COVID-19 dramatically increased the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, a new population study found.

Poor diet has been tied to more than 70 percent of new T2D cases worldwide, a new study suggests.

What high-fiber foods can help type 2 diabetics manage their blood sugar levels and avoid dips and spikes? Follow this list of fiber-rich foods for diabetes, where you’ll find some delicious and healthy options to help you get your fix.

Top choices for people with type 2 diabetes include whole-grain breads, sprouted breads, and breads fermented with sourdough starter, like pumpernickel. White bread and anything else made with white flour is to be avoided. Click for more dos and don’ts.

A stronger heart, a longer life, and a slimmer waistline are all potential benefits of filling your plate with seafood when managing diabetes.

Hormones, artificial sweeteners, and sleep can all affect blood sugar levels and your A1C. And in some cases, as with blood sugar and dehydration, the factors go hand in hand.

Sweet potatoes, fruit, cereal, and plain, nonfat yogurt all belong on your diabetes grocery list. Here’s why.

Learn the most common symptoms of type 2 diabetes — such as increased thirst, urinary frequency, yeast infections, and blurred vision — to help you and your doctor diagnose diabetes early.

Glucophage (metformin) is commonly used to treat diabetes, but studies suggest the medication may help with other conditions, including COVID-19.

Controlling blood sugar is key for preventing type 2 diabetes complications. But that starts with awareness. Learn why nerve damage, cardiovascular disease, vision problems, and other issues can coexist with diabetes, and how to maintain your health.

Diabetes can be diagnosed with several tests, including the hemoglobin A1C test and the fasting plasma glucose test. Find out if you should be screened, the diagnostic tests available, and what to do if you receive a diabetes or prediabetes diagnosis.

A large meal, stress, or a cardio session can raise blood sugar, but when is it an issue? Learn the symptoms, health effects, and causes behind hyperglycemia — plus, when to be concerned, what to eat to prevent spikes, and how to treat high blood sugar.

There are many potential causes of type 2 diabetes, including genetics and diet and lifestyle habits. Are you at risk? Learn more in this science-based article.

Diabetic ketoacidosis is when insulin is low and ketone levels are high. It’s more common in people with type 1 diabetes, but those with type 2 diabetes can be affected, too. Learn the signs and causes of DKA and how to prevent and treat it.

What causes insulin resistance, and how can you prevent it? In this article, learn that and more — including what insulin is, how to spot the signs of insulin resistance, and what the health effects of high blood sugar can be.

Early signs and symptoms of type 2 diabetes include thirst, hunger, and excessive urination. But often type 2 diabetes symptoms won’t appear until blood sugar gets high enough. Warning signs may also vary in men versus women. Here’s what to look for.

To treat type 2 diabetes, what type of oral medication, insulin, and diet is best? In this detailed article, learn about the various treatments for diabetes, like metformin and insulin, as well as what to expect from each approach.

Scientific research proves it: If you have type 2 diabetes, a low-sugar breakfast can help you maintain a stable energy level and support healthy blood sugar control. Try out these best easy breakfasts for diabetics, all approved by diabetes experts.