Only 20% of Americans eat five or more daily servings of fruits and vegetables per day. Yet it’s simple to add these vital nutrien...
Menopause can present certain challenges for women with diabetes. It may cause changes in blood sugar. The hormones estrogen and progesterone affect how your cell...
When you have diabetes, the best way to know how any exercise affects you is to check your blood sugar before, during (when possible) and after the exercise. Your...
Antipsychotic medications appear to triple the risk of type 2 diabetes in children and teens, with most of the risk occurring in the first year of administration,...
Living with diabetes is a lot easier when you have a support network. Aside from your family members and healthcare providers, you can gain valuable support from ...
The most important step in managing diabetes during holiday travel and festivities is preparing. Know what you'll be eating, how to enjoy a few traditional favori...
American families now spend as much as 40 to 50 percent of their food budget on meals away from home. And the obesity rate among kids and teens has skyrocketed ri...
Q: How long should I wash my hands to help prevent the spread of germs? Is a quick rinse enough?
On average, an American child younger than age 10 is killed or disabled by a gunshot every other day.
There's no doubt that smartphones, tablet computers, e-readers and similar devices can make life easier and more fun. Too much of a good thing, however, may be ba...
Many studies have found that marriage seems to produce a range of benefits to individuals and society. However, research points out that the quality of the relati...
Craving a crunchy snack? A few nuts may do the trick. Nuts contain healthy fats, protein, fiber, magnesium, potassium and vitamin E. Nuts, however, are also calor...