Research shows that following either the Mediterranean, DASH, or AHEI diet may lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

However, if someone receives a diabetes diagnosis as an older adult and their blood sugar is only mildly elevated, medications may not be necessary. In this article, we examine how to control type 2 ...

By Tashi McQueenAFRO Staff [email protected] Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic, life-altering condition affecting more than 35 million Americans. The disease occurs when a person’s ...

People who have type 2 diabetes have an increased amount of sugar in their blood, also called blood glucose. Increased blood sugar happens when your body’s insulin doesn’t work as well as it should.

For chef Robin Ray, newly married with young stepchildren, the turning point came when a stabbing chest pain sent her rushing to the emergency room. For Brian Castrucci, the gravity hit when the ER ...

Dietary changes are helpful in managing type 2 diabetes, but you don’t have to change everything all at once. A recent diagnosis of type 2 diabetes may leave you feeling overwhelmed. There’s a lot of ...

Prepare for cold and flu season with type 2 diabetes by getting vaccinated, stocking a sick day kit, planning for extra blood sugar checks, and more.

Losing weight can be an important part of managing diabetes. Diabetes is a condition that affects how your body processes glucose (sugar). Your body either doesn’t produce enough insulin (a hormone ...

Where you live may matter more than you think when it comes to your health. A new study has found that people living in ...

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...

Diabetes is the eight-leading cause of death in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – and that figure may be underreported. Experts say diabetes symptoms ...

Editor's note: Part one of a five-part USA TODAY series revealing why America hasn't solved its long struggle with Type 2 diabetes. For chef Robin Ray, newly married with young stepchildren, the ...