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Understanding DiabetesSee All
 Facts About Diabetes in Understanding Diabetes
When you have diabetes, your body doesn't make enough insulin. Or it can't use the insulin that it makes. Read on to learn more about this condition. ...more
 Facts About Diabetes in Understanding Diabetes
When you have diabetes, your body doesn't make enough insulin. Or it can't use the insulin that it makes. Read on to learn more about this condition. ...more
Types of DiabetesSee All
 Type 1 Diabetes in Type 1
In type 1 diabetes, the body can’t make insulin. Insulin is needed to help sugar (glucose) enter cells for energy. Read on to learn more about this condition that often develops in children or young adults. ...more
 Type 2 Diabetes in Type 2
When your body can't make enough insulin or can't use insulin, it is called type 2 diabetes. Read on to learn more about this condition. ...more
 Gestational Diabetes in Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that happens during pregnancy. The symptoms of gestational diabetes usually go away after delivery. But sometimes they do not, or you may develop type 2 diabetes later. ...more
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 Type 1 Diabetes in Type 1
In type 1 diabetes, the body can’t make insulin. Insulin is needed to help sugar (glucose) enter cells for energy. Read on to learn more about this condition that often develops in children or young adults. ...more
 Type 2 Diabetes in Type 2
When your body can't make enough insulin or can't use insulin, it is called type 2 diabetes. Read on to learn more about this condition. ...more
 Gestational Diabetes in Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that happens during pregnancy. The symptoms of gestational diabetes usually go away after delivery. But sometimes they do not, or you may develop type 2 diabetes later. ...more
Complications of DiabetesSee All
Heart disease, high blood pressure, and kidney disease are just some of the complications of diabetes. ...more
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Heart disease, high blood pressure, and kidney disease are just some of the complications of diabetes. ...more
Managing DiabetesSee All
Learn about the different types of monitors that let you check your blood sugar level at home. ...more
 Hypoglycemia in Monitoring Your Blood Sugar
Hypoglycemia is low blood sugar (glucose). Hypoglycemia may be a condition by itself, or it may be a complication of diabetes or another disorder. ...more
Read on for healthy cooking tips to help lower your calorie intake, fats, and sugars....more
 Type 2 Diabetes and Food Choices in Eating Healthy
Understanding how food affects blood glucose is the first step in managing diabetes. And following a diabetes meal plan can help keep you on track. ...more
 Diabetes and Exercise in Being Active
Exercise is one of the best ways to help keep diabetes under control. Yet researchers say that many people with diabetes don't get enough activity. ...more
 Managing Your Diabetes Medicines in Oral Medication
For many people with diabetes, staying healthy means taking multiple medicines. But combining several medicines takes extra care. Read on for some helpful tips. ...more
The answer can vary depending on what type of diabetes you have, and how long you've had it. ...more
 Insulin Replacement Therapy in Insulin
Learn all about insulin replacement therapy for type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Includes helpful information on different types of insulin, how it is given, insulin injection devices, and pancreas transplants. ...more
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Learn about the different types of monitors that let you check your blood sugar level at home. ...more
 Hypoglycemia in Monitoring Your Blood Sugar
Hypoglycemia is low blood sugar (glucose). Hypoglycemia may be a condition by itself, or it may be a complication of diabetes or another disorder. ...more
Read on for healthy cooking tips to help lower your calorie intake, fats, and sugars....more
 Type 2 Diabetes and Food Choices in Eating Healthy
Understanding how food affects blood glucose is the first step in managing diabetes. And following a diabetes meal plan can help keep you on track. ...more
 Diabetes and Exercise in Being Active
Exercise is one of the best ways to help keep diabetes under control. Yet researchers say that many people with diabetes don't get enough activity. ...more
 Managing Your Diabetes Medicines in Oral Medication
For many people with diabetes, staying healthy means taking multiple medicines. But combining several medicines takes extra care. Read on for some helpful tips. ...more
The answer can vary depending on what type of diabetes you have, and how long you've had it. ...more
 Insulin Replacement Therapy in Insulin
Learn all about insulin replacement therapy for type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Includes helpful information on different types of insulin, how it is given, insulin injection devices, and pancreas transplants. ...more
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Diabetes and Your FamilySee All
Diabetes occurs when not enough insulin is made. Or when the body is unable to use the insulin that is made. The 3 main types of diabetes are type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes. ...more
Diabetes is a condition in which the body can't make enough insulin, or can't use insulin normally. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disorder. The body's immune system damages the cells in the pancreas that make insulin. Insulin is a hormone. It helps sugar (glucose) in the blood get into cells of the body to be used as fuel. When glucose can’t enter the cells, it builds up in the blood. This is called high blood sugar (hyperglycemia). ...more
 Gestational Diabetes in Diabetes and Pregnancy
Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that happens during pregnancy. The symptoms of gestational diabetes usually go away after delivery. But sometimes they do not, or you may develop type 2 diabetes later. ...more
Diabetes and ChildrenDiabetes and Pregnancy
Diabetes occurs when not enough insulin is made. Or when the body is unable to use the insulin that is made. The 3 main types of diabetes are type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes. ...more
Diabetes is a condition in which the body can't make enough insulin, or can't use insulin normally. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disorder. The body's immune system damages the cells in the pancreas that make insulin. Insulin is a hormone. It helps sugar (glucose) in the blood get into cells of the body to be used as fuel. When glucose can’t enter the cells, it builds up in the blood. This is called high blood sugar (hyperglycemia). ...more
 Gestational Diabetes in Diabetes and Pregnancy
Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that happens during pregnancy. The symptoms of gestational diabetes usually go away after delivery. But sometimes they do not, or you may develop type 2 diabetes later. ...more
Interactive ToolsSee All
 Target Heart Rate Calculator
Your target heart rate is the range at which sustained physical activity - running, cycling, swimming laps, or any other aerobic exercise - is considered safe and effective....more
 Adult BMI Calculator
Experts are increasingly urging people to know their BMI, a figure that takes into account not just weight but also height to indicate body fat....more
 Diabetes: Test Your Knowledge
If you have diabetes, keeping your condition under control early on will help you avoid complications that may come up later. This multiple-choice quiz will help you with important answers now....more
 Prediabetes Quiz
Take this quiz to find out how to decrease your risk of developing diabetes....more
 Depression Risk Assessment
This questionnaire can help you find out how likely you are to have depression....more
 Target Heart Rate Calculator
Your target heart rate is the range at which sustained physical activity - running, cycling, swimming laps, or any other aerobic exercise - is considered safe and effective....more
 Adult BMI Calculator
Experts are increasingly urging people to know their BMI, a figure that takes into account not just weight but also height to indicate body fat....more
 Diabetes: Test Your Knowledge
If you have diabetes, keeping your condition under control early on will help you avoid complications that may come up later. This multiple-choice quiz will help you with important answers now....more
 Prediabetes Quiz
Take this quiz to find out how to decrease your risk of developing diabetes....more
 Depression Risk Assessment
This questionnaire can help you find out how likely you are to have depression....more
MultimediaSee All
 Understanding Type 1 Diabetes
When you have type 1 diabetes, your body can’t process blood sugar. Too much sugar in your blood can cause serious health problems. Watch and learn more about type 1 diabetes and how to stay healthy....more
 What is Type 2 Diabetes?
Watch this clip to understand what happens within your body when you have type 2 diabetes, and the importance of keeping your blood glucose levels within a healthy range....more
 Understanding Type 1 Diabetes
When you have type 1 diabetes, your body can’t process blood sugar. Too much sugar in your blood can cause serious health problems. Watch and learn more about type 1 diabetes and how to stay healthy....more
 What is Type 2 Diabetes?
Watch this clip to understand what happens within your body when you have type 2 diabetes, and the importance of keeping your blood glucose levels within a healthy range....more
NewslettersSee All
By regularly practicing certain eating habits, you can improve your breathing, gain more energy, maintain your weight, and help fight off infections. Here are seven essential tips for eating well and feeling better with COPD. ...more
If you have diabetes, age-related changes inside your body may affect how you respond to medicine in ways you didn’t expect. With some diabetes medicines, the dose you need might change. With others, you might experience side effects. ...more
Depression is a common, serious illness—and one that’s frequently misunderstood. How much do you really know about depression? Here’s the truth about 4 myths....more
Do you consider yourself a night owl? Do you naturally go to bed late and prefer sleeping in? If so, it may be time to pay extra attention to your health....more
Last flu season was rough. Nationwide, the CDC estimates there were as many as 640,000 flu-related hospitalizations. And adults ages 65 and older were significantly more likely than the general population to have serious flu-related complications, including pneumonia, heart attack, and stroke....more
Many people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) also have other long-term health concerns. Diabetes and high blood pressure are especially common. If you have one (or both) of these conditions, as well as CKD, here’s good news: You can take steps to protect your kidneys and manage your overall health....more
If your back hurts, you might write it off as a normal part of life. After all, a lot of people have back pain from time to time. But if back pain is severe, doesn’t go away with time, or is getting in the way of daily life, you might have a significant medical problem....more
Here’s an overview of the type of medicines your provider may prescribe and what can happen when conditions aren’t managed properly....more
By regularly practicing certain eating habits, you can improve your breathing, gain more energy, maintain your weight, and help fight off infections. Here are seven essential tips for eating well and feeling better with COPD. ...more
If you have diabetes, age-related changes inside your body may affect how you respond to medicine in ways you didn’t expect. With some diabetes medicines, the dose you need might change. With others, you might experience side effects. ...more
Depression is a common, serious illness—and one that’s frequently misunderstood. How much do you really know about depression? Here’s the truth about 4 myths....more
Do you consider yourself a night owl? Do you naturally go to bed late and prefer sleeping in? If so, it may be time to pay extra attention to your health....more
Last flu season was rough. Nationwide, the CDC estimates there were as many as 640,000 flu-related hospitalizations. And adults ages 65 and older were significantly more likely than the general population to have serious flu-related complications, including pneumonia, heart attack, and stroke....more
Many people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) also have other long-term health concerns. Diabetes and high blood pressure are especially common. If you have one (or both) of these conditions, as well as CKD, here’s good news: You can take steps to protect your kidneys and manage your overall health....more
If your back hurts, you might write it off as a normal part of life. After all, a lot of people have back pain from time to time. But if back pain is severe, doesn’t go away with time, or is getting in the way of daily life, you might have a significant medical problem....more
Here’s an overview of the type of medicines your provider may prescribe and what can happen when conditions aren’t managed properly....more
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