Type 2 diabetes used to be known as a disease that happened only to older people. In fact, it used to be called “adult-onset diabetes.” Over the past 20 years, however, type 2 diabetes is being diagnosed more frequently in children and adolescents.
Management
Preparing for surgery when you have diabetes
The thought of surgery is stressful for most people. But if you have diabetes, it can be even more so.
Common concerns about low blood sugar
When you have diabetes, low blood sugar is a common concern. After all, when your blood sugar drops you can experience a host of uncomfortable symptoms.
Seven quick tips for controlling type 2 diabetes
Once you’ve had a diagnosis of diabetes, there are lots of things you can do every day to control the disease. Here are seven quick tips for controlling type 2 diabetes.
Type 1 diabetes: getting organized
If you have type 1 diabetes, there are some things you should know that will help you in the process of getting organized to manage the disease and stay healthy.
Diabetes and kidney complications
Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney disease, known as nephropathy. Find tips to prevent or delay kidney complications.
