Life with Diabetes

Vinegar Can Do Wonders for Your Blood Sugar

Vinegar Can Do Wonders for Your Blood Sugar

Carol Johnston, RD, PhD | May 4, 2018

Apple cider vinegar—indeed, any vinegar—can help prevent blood sugar spikes in people with diabetes or prediabetes. Here's the right way to use it.

Going Gluten-Free? Watch Your Blood Sugar

Going Gluten-Free? Watch Your Blood Sugar

January 24, 2018

Just because a food is gluten free doesn't mean it's good for you. Case in point—pasta.

Exercise If You Take Insulin? This Online Calculator Makes It Easy

Exercise If You Take Insulin? This Online Calculator Makes It Easy

Richard Cotton, MA, ACSM-CEP | January 15, 2018

If you have diabetes and take insulin, exercise can be tricky—and sometimes, dangerous. This online calculator helps make it easier to be safe.

Patient Wisdom: 7 Tips for Living Alone with Diabetes

Patient Wisdom: 7 Tips for Living Alone with Diabetes

Judith H. McQuown | December 4, 2017

It's easy to feel vulnerable when you have diabetes and live alone. I know—I've had type 1 diabetes for more…

Patient Wisdom: Traveling with Diabetes

Patient Wisdom: Traveling with Diabetes

Judith H. McQuown | November 24, 2017

Judith McQuown, author of 1,137 Secrets for Living Well with Diabetes, shared her tried-and-true travel tips for people with diabetes.

Watching Your Sugar? Watch Out for Cough Syrup!

Watching Your Sugar? Watch Out for Cough Syrup!

Miranda Wilhelm, PharmD | October 23, 2017

If you have diabetes, or are watching your sugar, you might be surprised at how much sugar is in cough and cold medications. Here's how to choose wisely.

The “More Is Better” Protein Myth

The “More Is Better” Protein Myth

Hope Warshaw, RD, CDE, MMSc, BC-ADM | September 15, 2017

If you’ve been diagnosed with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, your friends may be giving you plenty of advice about…

The Drinking and Diabetes Quiz

The Drinking and Diabetes Quiz

August 11, 2017

Have you been swallowing myths about alcohol and diabetes? Find out! [wp_quiz_pro id="19217"]

Don’t Fear Diabetes! Straight Talk for the Newly Diagnosed

Don’t Fear Diabetes! Straight Talk for the Newly Diagnosed

Theresa Garnero, RN, MS | July 31, 2017

If you’ve recently been diagnosed with diabetes, you may be in shock for a bit…that’s normal. But if you’re afraid…

Do I Need Compression Stockings If I Have Diabetes?

Do I Need Compression Stockings If I Have Diabetes?

Barbara Bergin, MD | July 19, 2017

How to Make Frozen Veggies as Good as Fresh

How to Make Frozen Veggies as Good as Fresh

Linda Gassenheimer | November 21, 2014

As cold weather approaches, the fresh produce you want can be difficult to find or very expensive.

“Snack” on This for High Blood Sugar Control
Exercise & Fitness

“Snack” on This for High Blood Sugar Control

Monique Francois | October 24, 2014

Remember when your mom would snap “No snacks! ” before mealtime because it would “ruin” your appetite? It stands to…

Tasty Twists on Tuna and Chicken Salad

Tasty Twists on Tuna and Chicken Salad

Linda Gassenheimer | September 22, 2014

Getting tired of the same old recipe for tuna salad or chicken salad? Try one of these delicious twists. You'll…

Diabetic? Stop Blood Sugar from Spiking with Red Ginseng

Diabetic? Stop Blood Sugar from Spiking with Red Ginseng

Andrew Rubman, ND | September 18, 2014

Adult-onset (type 2) diabetes is so common that it ultimately impacts a whopping one in four people age 65 and…

6 Best Grilled Vegetable Recipes

6 Best Grilled Vegetable Recipes

Linda Gassenheimer | June 23, 2014

Vegetables never tasted so good! Vegetables don’t have to be boring, especially during grilling season! Here are six recipes that…