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Diabetes and a Healthy Diet

Counting grams of carbohydrate, and splitting them evenly between meals, will help you control your blood sugar. Talk to your doctor, a registered ...

What is An Endocrinologist?

Endocrinologists are doctors who specialize in glands and the hormones they make. You can always ask to go to an endocrinologist, too, even though ...

Type 2 Diabetes Treatments

Insulin therapy could be a short-term fix for a stressful situation or because other medicines aren't enough to control their blood sugar. Food, ex...

Ketosis

Instead, it burns fat and makes things called ketones, which it can use for fuel. If you're healthy and eating a balanced diet, your body controls ...

Blood Sugar Levels for Kids and Teens with Diabetes

Since you or your child might not notice symptoms, testing is the best way to avoid dangerously high and low levels. Your doctor will help you figu...

When Diabetes Causes Stomach Problems

When food finally does leave your stomach and enters the small intestine, your blood sugar goes up, too. Barium X-ray: You drink a liquid (barium),...

How to Stop Prediabetes in Its Tracks

Research shows that shedding just 5% to 10% of your body weight is often enough to get blood sugar levels back into the normal range and avoid diab...

Polyuria (Excessive Urine Production)

If you have a condition called polyuria, it’s because your body makes more pee than normal. Adults usually make about 3 liters of urine per day. Bu...

What is a Podiatrist?

Podiatrists are medical specialists who help with problems that affect your feet or lower legs. In college, students who want to be podiatrists tak...

Osteomyelitis

Osteomyelitis is an infection of the bone, a rare but serious condition. More serious or chronic osteomyelitis requires surgery to remove the infec...

Natural Remedies for Type 2 Diabetes

From supplements to guided meditation, your diabetes treatment could include traditional medicines, alternative therapies, and natural remedies, to...

Check Your Blood Sugar to Avoid Complications

Self-Checking: Give yourself a blood sugar test as often as your doctor advises. Continuous Glucose Monitoring System: If you choose this method, y...