In a culture that centers squarely around food, it seems that many of our celebrations do the same. Our social calendars are full of happy hours, dinners, parties and other gatherings that will likely include food that isn’t necessarily friendly to diabetics For those of us who closely monitor our carbohydrate intake, these events can be terrib...

For patients with diabetes, healthy food is more than a choice. It’s a requirement. It’s a quality-of-life issue that has far-reaching consequences. Recent studies indicate that all generations, from Baby Boomers to Generation Z, are willing to pay more for healthy food. In fact, global sales of healthy food products were predicted to hit $1 bi...

Diabetes doesn’t compartmentalize. It doesn’t only affect part of your life. Rather, it impacts every aspect, from your diet to your daily routine and even your sleep schedule. There is never a moment when diabetes isn’t a priority. As a result, it’s worth your while to learn all that you can about the disease. The more knowledge you have, the ...

Who do you listen to? With so many voices sharing so much information about diabetes, how do you know whom to trust? These 50 influencers have made their mark in the world of diabetes. They have shared and studied and tested and worked to further the cause of diabetes and the people who live with it. If you or someone you love is living with di...

Diabetic neuropathy, a nerve disorder that affects diabetics, impacts about 65 percent of diabetics and can occur in every organ system in the body. Although it can occur at any time, diabetic neuropathy is most common in patients who are unable to control their blood sugar, and the risk rises with age and duration of the disease. Diabetic neur...

If you’ve never heard of resistant starches, you’re probably not alone. But if you’ve never heard of resistant starches and you’re diabetic, take notice. In December of 2016, the Food and Drug Administration approved the claim that resistant starches may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. After 21 years of research, the FDA acknowledged resist...