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.

Hyvelle Ferguson-Davis received a diagnosis of gestational diabetes at age 33, when she was pregnant with her son. That diagnosis changed to type 2 diabetes when the condition persisted after she gave ...

It’s estimated that 38.4 million Americans live with diabetes, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. Diabetes is a major risk factor for heart disease, kidney disease and ...

Alysse Dalessandro is a queer plus size writer and content creator based in Cleveland, Ohio thriving with type 2 diabetes. Her social media Ready to Stare and corresponding blog focus on creating ...

Alerts on diabetes devices and mobile apps can become frustrating and overwhelming. This can lead to diabetes burnout, which can affect your mental health and management overall. Technology like ...

Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) are incretin hormones. Tirzepatide incorporates GIP, thus enhancing the insulinotropic effect that may provide ...

Recognizing November as American Diabetes Month serves to bring awareness to the over 38 million Americans living with diabetes and also represents a time to come together as a community. Diabetes is ...

Certain dietary supplements may help you manage complications or improve your blood sugar numbers, but the research is often inconclusive. Note: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not ...

If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer and you have diabetes, you should know that cancer treatments can have a strong effect on your blood sugar. It can be tricky to navigate the two conditions at the ...

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.