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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
 Diabetic Retinopathy in Eye Problems
While you can’t completely prevent diabetic retinopathy, you can reduce your risk of getting it. And controlling your blood sugar can stop it from getting worse. Read on to learn more about this condition. ...more
 Diabetic Foot Problems in Foot Problems
Diabetes can damage the nerves in your feet, as well as lead to blood vessel disease. Here are some tips for keeping your feet safe and healthy. ...more
 Special Foot Care for Diabetes in Foot Problems
It's not high blood sugar, heart disease, or stroke that most often puts people with diabetes in the hospital. It's their feet. ...more
 Diabetic Nephropathy (Kidney Disease) in Kidney Problems
Diabetic kidney disease is kidney disease that is caused by diabetes. Here's what you need to know about this condition. ...more
 Understanding Diabetic Kidney Disease in Kidney Problems
Too often, diabetes leads to kidney disease. But it doesn't have to. When kidney problems are caught early, you can take steps to prevent more serious kidney disease. ...more
 Cardiovascular Disease Screening and Management in Heart Problems
Diabetes affects the cardiovascular system, but many problems aren't apparent until a person has a heart attack or stroke. ...more
 Diabetes and High Blood Pressure in Heart Problems
If you have diabetes, you are twice as likely to have high blood pressure. Left untreated, high blood pressure can raise your risk for heart disease and other serious health problems. ...more
 Diabetes and Periodontal (Gum) Disease in Other Health Problems
Poorly controlled diabetes can lead to gum disease, which is an infection of the gums and bone that hold the teeth in place. ...more
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 Diabetic Retinopathy in Eye Problems
While you can’t completely prevent diabetic retinopathy, you can reduce your risk of getting it. And controlling your blood sugar can stop it from getting worse. Read on to learn more about this condition. ...more
 Diabetic Foot Problems in Foot Problems
Diabetes can damage the nerves in your feet, as well as lead to blood vessel disease. Here are some tips for keeping your feet safe and healthy. ...more
 Special Foot Care for Diabetes in Foot Problems
It's not high blood sugar, heart disease, or stroke that most often puts people with diabetes in the hospital. It's their feet. ...more
 Diabetic Nephropathy (Kidney Disease) in Kidney Problems
Diabetic kidney disease is kidney disease that is caused by diabetes. Here's what you need to know about this condition. ...more
 Understanding Diabetic Kidney Disease in Kidney Problems
Too often, diabetes leads to kidney disease. But it doesn't have to. When kidney problems are caught early, you can take steps to prevent more serious kidney disease. ...more
 Cardiovascular Disease Screening and Management in Heart Problems
Diabetes affects the cardiovascular system, but many problems aren't apparent until a person has a heart attack or stroke. ...more
 Diabetes and High Blood Pressure in Heart Problems
If you have diabetes, you are twice as likely to have high blood pressure. Left untreated, high blood pressure can raise your risk for heart disease and other serious health problems. ...more
 Diabetes and Periodontal (Gum) Disease in Other Health Problems
Poorly controlled diabetes can lead to gum disease, which is an infection of the gums and bone that hold the teeth in place. ...more
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Managing DiabetesSee All
 Glucose Monitoring Devices in Monitoring Your Blood Sugar
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). Learn about this condition, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. ...more
 Healthy Cooking Tips for People with Diabetes in Eating Healthy
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
 Can You Control Diabetes Without Medicine? in Oral Medication
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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 Glucose Monitoring Devices in Monitoring Your Blood Sugar
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). Learn about this condition, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. ...more
 Healthy Cooking Tips for People with Diabetes in Eating Healthy
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
 Can You Control Diabetes Without Medicine? in Oral Medication
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
 Overview of Diabetes Mellitus in Diabetes and Children
Diabetes occurs when not enough insulin is made, or when the body is unable to use the insulin that is made. The three main types of diabetes are type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes. ...more
 Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus in Children in Diabetes and Children
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
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 Overview of Diabetes Mellitus in Diabetes and Children
Diabetes occurs when not enough insulin is made, or when the body is unable to use the insulin that is made. The three main types of diabetes are type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes. ...more
 Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus in Children in Diabetes and Children
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
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