Diabetes

Learning to administer the primary test for those with diabetes

Myths about diabetes abound, and they could get in the way of your taking proper action to keep the disease under control. Here, we help you and those in your care smash 10 popular misperceptions.

Getting your loved one with diabetes to stick to a diet

How to get your loved one with diabetes to take the proper meds at the right time

How to get your loved one with diabetes to make some moves for the better

Fighting one of the leading causes of type 2 diabetes

How to manage diabetes with long-term weight control

Try not to hit a sour note with sweeteners

Learning the signs of diabetes-related circulation problems

Keeping blood glucose levels under control can help prevent many diabetes-related problems, including dementia.

Foot infections are a serious concern for anyone with diabetes. Here's what to look for and how to prevent them.

Keeping an eye out for the leading causes of death among those with diabetes

Preserving the healthy smile of your loved one with diabetes

Avoiding the dangers of diabetic retinopathy and other vision problems

Tips to make your life easier while making your loved one's healthier

What makes this diabetes-related hormone so important to you and the person you care for

What to do when insulin isn't prescribed

Learning about natural production and synthetic use of this diabetes-related hormone

Healthy lessons for kids and parents

Guides to kid-friendly, health-conscious fun

Learning to keep a watchful eye while instilling independent responsibility

Involving the child while avoiding self-care burnout

Communication is the key to preparation

Managing the lines of communication among your diabetes-care team

Your first line of defense and assistance in caring for your loved one with diabetes

Other physicians, nurses, therapists and experts to assist you in caring for your loved one with diabetes

A guide to health professionals you and your loved ones may see for diabetes

A certified nurse educator separates fact from fiction and prompts you to put knowledge into action

Here are some recommendations for daily health from the ADA

The more you know, the more you’ll be able to offer concrete help.

Beware of Vision Trouble

The facts for maintaining healthy feet

A new, non-surgical way to diagnose a serious gastrointestinal problem

Drinking in the effects of soda

New hope for those with diabetic retinopathy

When the right touch is the right stuff

Check out these insights from American Diabetes Association spokesman John B. Buse, MD, PhD, CDE.