Buffet Table Tips for People with Diabetes

General tips Plan which foods you want to limit before you go. Also, think about which foods will help you manage your blood sugar. Check all the…

Fiber: The Carb That Helps You Manage Diabetes

Health benefits of fiber We all need fiber to keep our internal plumbing humming like a fine-tuned engine. But most US adults only get about half the…

Diabetes and Kidney Disease: What to Eat?

Diabetes diet A healthy diabetes diet looks pretty much like a healthy diet for anyone. Eat lots of fruits, veggies, healthy fats, and lean protein. Eat less…

I Have Diabetes and Cancer. What Can I Eat?

Cancer treatment and your blood sugar Chemotherapy, or chemo, helps kill or shrink cancer cells, but it also hurts some healthy cells. This can cause side effects,…

Nerve Damage

All about nerve damage Anyone with diabetes can develop nerve damage, but some factors increase your risk: High blood sugar levels. Having diabetes for many years. Having…

Kidney Failure and Diabetes

What did this study examine? The study looked at trends in ESKD cases during 2000–2019. It also looked at the main causes of ESKD and the populations…

Diabetes in Young People Is on the Rise

What did this study examine? Researchers studied data from 2002 to 2017. They examined the number of young people (under 20) with type 1 or type 2…

Mental Health for Kids and Teens With Diabetes

What did this study examine? This study examined three topics from a telephone survey that asked parents about the physical and emotional health of their child: Mental,…

How People with Type 2 Diabetes Can Live Longer

What did this study examine? This study measured average increases in life expectancy years for people with type 2 diabetes who met four different treatment goals. Researchers…

Improving Access to Diabetes Prevention

About the National Diabetes Prevention Program In the CDC-led National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP) lifestyle change program, trained Lifestyle Coaches teach skills to: Make better food…