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Diabetes Care

  • Podcast: Could You Have Prediabetes?

    Most people have heard of diabetes – and may even know someone who has it. But what about prediabetes? If you aren't aware of it, you’re not the only one. A recent government report found that many Americans aren't familiar with the condition, even t

  • Podcast: Good Skin Care Essential if You Have Diabetes

    As your body's largest organ, your skin is a master multitasker. It keeps fluids in, preventing dehydration. It regulates body temperature. It senses external stimuli, such as pain. It produces vitamin D from sunlight.

  • Podcast: For Diabetes: Go Mediterranean

    Eating a nutritious diet is important when you have diabetes. Piling your plate with certain foods—such as fruits and vegetables, beans, and whole grains—can help you better control blood sugar levels. Enter the Mediterranean diet.

  • Podcast: Diabetes and Depression: A Troubling Connection

    How you feel physically can certainly influence how you feel mentally – and vice-versa. A prime example of that connection is diabetes and depression. Ongoing research suggests that people with either health condition are at higher risk of developing

  • Podcast: Diabetes Prevention: It’s All in the Family

    Every family passes something down – your grandmother’s wedding band, Uncle Joe’s lucky tackle box, an older brother’s clothes. Did you know you can even pass down a tendency to develop diabetes?

  • Podcast: 3 Potential New Tactics for Preventing Diabetes

    If you like to follow the latest trends, here's one you should skip: More Americans are being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. This serious disease already affects nearly 26 million people in the U.S. Fortunately, you can do a lot to protect yourself.

  • Podcast: Obesity Epidemic Drives Dramatic Rise in Diabetes

    More and more Americans are becoming obese. A wider waist increases their risk for heart disease, stroke, and certain cancers. A new government report found this obesity epidemic is also tied to another troubling health trend.

  • Podcast: Eat More Legumes for Better Diabetes Control

    If you have type 2 diabetes, you probably already know that you need to keep a close eye on what you eat. Certain foods can affect how well you manage your condition. A recent study suggests people with diabetes should try adding more legumes to their diets.

  • Podcast: Hispanics and Type 2 Diabetes Risk

    As an ethnic group, Hispanic/Latino Americans are at higher risk for type 2 diabetes. Researchers have found one reason: Hispanic/Latino Americans are more likely to store fat in their pancreas but less able to produce more insulin to compensate for

  • Podcast: Many People with Type 2 Diabetes Are in Pain

    Nearly half of people with type 2 diabetes say they live with acute and chronic pain, and about a third have nerve damage, fatigue, and depression. A new study suggests that palliative care should be a normal part of diabetes management.

  • Podcast: Weighing the Benefits of New Diabetes Technology

    Newfangled devices make it easier than ever to monitor blood sugar, but an analysis of more than 30 studies suggests that newer isn’t necessarily better in terms of blood sugar control.

  • Podcast: Diabetes Prevention: Aggressively Treat Prediabetes

    About 70 percent of people with prediabetes will go on to develop type 2 diabetes. But researchers say that making lifestyle changes and taking medication can do a lot to stop that progression.