Diabetes affects about 8 percent of Americans and almost a quarter of people over 60. How do you stick to a diabetic in our decidedly unhealthful world? See more »

Exercise can improve your health and your outlook on life. Check out these exercise safety tips for diabetics. See more »

Alcohol is everywhere -- when the family gathers, at cookouts, after the softball game, at parties. "What will you have?" someone asks. If you have diabetes, what do you say? See more »

Monitoring your blood sugar is a vital part of the diabetes management process, and frequent self-monitoring is the key to successful diabetes care. Learn more about blood sugar and diabetes. See more »

If you suffer from diabetes, carbohydrates can help you maintain a healthy blood glucose level. Check out foods rich in carbohydrates, recommended intake, and the benefits of including carbohydrates in your diet. See more »

The three cornerstones in the treatment of diabetes are food, medications, and activity. Of these three, activity is often a first choice for the person who has diabetes. Learn how exercise can help treat diabetes. See more »

Test your knowledge of diabetes by taking this 10-question quiz. You may be surprised at the answers. See more »

Could you have diabetes and not know it? Learn more about diabetes by taking this diabetes risk assessment. See more »

If you suffer from diabetes, your doctor might order a fasting blood glucose test to check your blood glucose levels. Learn more facts about fasting blood glucose tests, diabetes, prevention, and treatment. See more »

The Centers For Disease Control makes no bones about the critical nature of this nation's diabetes epidemic. As the obesity epidemic gets more and more out of control, so too does the number of Type 2 diabetes cases in this country. See more »