Many people experience weight stigma, which can lead to negative mental and physical health outcomes, lower quality care, and reduced use of healthcare services. The ADA’s Obesity Association recently ...

More positivity around low-carb diets; importance of weight loss for type 2 diabetes and prediabetes; emphasis on eating non-starchy vegetables and minimizing sugar and refined grains; no ...

What is cholesterol, and when is it “good” or “bad?” What are the cholesterol recommendations for people with diabetes, and how can you keep up healthy cholesterol levels? You may have had your ...

Rice is a main food staple in many cultures, but it can cause glucose spikes for people with diabetes. From rice alternatives to smaller portions, here are some ways to navigate this challenge. Can ...

While smoking is bad for anyone’s health, its effects on glucose levels, blood pressure, and the heart can also exacerbate both the short and long-term effects of diabetes. Smoking and using ...

People with type 1 and type 2 diabetes face an increased risk of stroke, but managing blood glucose, cholesterol, and blood pressure can help prevent it. Recognizing early stroke symptoms and getting ...

Compelling research has shown that resistance exercises like push-ups, squats, and lunges are beneficial for blood sugar management. Here's how to get started. Aerobic exercise has always held a ...

Here's how to stay on top of your blood sugar, wherever you are, without reaching for your phone. One of the great things about continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) is the ability to quickly see your ...

There are many things you can do to lower your risk of heart disease and stroke. One easy thing is to track the critical numbers that give you an accurate picture of your health – BMI & waist ...

For people with diabetes, using a reliable and safe method of birth control is essential in avoiding an unplanned, and potentially dangerous, pregnancy. By understanding the different forms of ...

People with diabetes are twice as likely to develop heart disease, a group of conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels. Understanding your lab values and monitoring these key health metrics ...

Diabetic ketoacidosis is a serious, potentially life-threatening complication that happens when the body doesn’t have enough insulin. Here's how to recognize early warning signs and prevent DKA. First ...