Type II Diabetes

Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes that can permanently damage your sight.

Is it safe to enjoy a few drinks if you have type II diabetes? Possibly, with a few considerations.

Flu season typically peaks from December through April, so the ideal time to get vaccinated is between mid-October and mid-November. However, getting a flu shot can be “better late than never”, especially if you have diabetes.

Someone close to you just found out they have type II diabetes. What, if anything, can you do to help them? A lot!

Obtaining a healthy weight is an important part of managing type II diabetes. Diets that encourage little or no consumption of carbohydrates are hot right now - but do they really provide lasting results?

The same qualities that make seeking health information on the web so easy can also create dangers. So whenever you’re surfing the net for news about type II diabetes or other health issues, use caution. Here are some tips to help you ensure the information you’re getting is both accurate and ...

Can children have “Adult-onset diabetes”? Unfortunately, type II is on the rise among teens and children - and may be both more difficult to control and more likely to cause complications.

Type II diabetes often has no symptoms, yet certain factors may help you identify whether you are at risk.

For people in the northern hemisphere, summer is here, bringing with it warm weather, sunshine, and vacations.
Diabetes shouldn't spoil your summer - but to get the most fun from the hottest
months, it never hurts to take a few precautions.

Sometimes women who have never had diabetes develop high blood sugar during pregnancy. This condition is known as gestational diabetes mellitus. Uncontrolled gestational diabetes can
cause problems for both mother and baby, and gestational diabetes can also indicate that a
woman is at high risk for developing type II diabetes later on.
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