Diabetes

For one woman, that vow has been a test of commitment for over 37 years.

When a teenager becomes his mother's main caregiver, he takes on adult responsibilities and earns adults' respect

A mother's view of having her teenaged son as her caregiver

"Double Duty"

"His One And Only"

Getting your loved one with diabetes to stick to a diet

How to get your loved one with diabetes to take the proper meds at the right time

How to get your loved one with diabetes to make some moves for the better

A guide to health professionals you and your loved ones may see for diabetes

A certified nurse educator separates fact from fiction and prompts you to put knowledge into action

Associating diabetes with erectile dysfunction...and what can be done about it

The more you know, the more you’ll be able to offer concrete help.

New hope for those with diabetic retinopathy

Combine enjoyment with education for a well-rounded diabetes camp experience

Nothing makes caregiving easier than knowing where to find what you need

A support group to make women with diabetes feel BEE-utiful

Is this the makings of the magic elixir to squelch heart disease?

Fighting one of the leading causes of type 2 diabetes

How to manage diabetes with long-term weight control

Try not to hit a sour note with sweeteners

A new, non-surgical way to diagnose a serious gastrointestinal problem

Learning the signs of diabetes-related circulation problems

Keeping blood glucose levels under control can help prevent many diabetes-related problems, including dementia.

Foot infections are a serious concern for anyone with diabetes. Here's what to look for and how to prevent them.

Keeping an eye out for the leading causes of death among those with diabetes

Preserving the healthy smile of your loved one with diabetes

Avoiding the dangers of diabetic retinopathy and other vision problems

Tips to make your life easier while making your loved one's healthier

What makes this diabetes-related hormone so important to you and the person you care for

What to do when insulin isn't prescribed

Learning about natural production and synthetic use of this diabetes-related hormone

The facts for maintaining healthy feet

Healthy lessons for kids and parents

Guides to kid-friendly, health-conscious fun

Learning to keep a watchful eye while instilling independent responsibility

Involving the child while avoiding self-care burnout

Communication is the key to preparation

New York’s Miracle House provides the comforts of home and the support of understanding strangers for patients and their caregivers.

A Sugar By Any Other Name...

Drinking in the effects of soda

One caregiver shares the thoughts and activities that have helped care for her husband for 37 years.

Five important indicators regarding the health of your loved one with diabetes

Learning to administer the primary test for those with diabetes

Myths about diabetes abound, and they could get in the way of your taking proper action to keep the disease under control. Here, we help you and those in your care smash 10 popular misperceptions.

When the right touch is the right stuff

Managing the lines of communication among your diabetes-care team

Your first line of defense and assistance in caring for your loved one with diabetes

Other physicians, nurses, therapists and experts to assist you in caring for your loved one with diabetes

It's Diabetes Alert Day, so check all things diabetes-related on this site...and beyond! To get started, check out these insights from American Diabetes Association spokesman John B. Buse, MD, PhD, CDE.