Is it safe for a person with diabetes to eat sweets?

People with diabetes need to know how the food and drink they consume affects their blood sugar levels. However, it is a common misconception that they must avoid all sweets or sugary foods.

What’s the link between vitamin D, gum health, and diabetes?

A new study finds that periodontitis and vitamin D insufficiency increase the risk of diabetes and make blood sugar levels more difficult to manage.

‘Normal’ blood sugar levels may not be so normal after all

Stanford researchers show that blood glucose levels considered ‘normal’ often hide spikes that are well above what is deemed healthy.

Are apples good for diabetes?

A person with diabetes must monitor the carbohydrate and sugar in their diet. Although apples contain these compounds, they are a healthful choice for people with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. In this article, find out the effects of apples on blood sugar and insulin levels, plus other fruits to eat for diabetes.

What to eat for hypoglycemia

Hypoglycemia is low blood sugar that can cause headaches, weakness, and anxiety. What foods should a person with hypoglycemia eat to reduce symptoms?

Can diabetics eat bananas?

Learn about how eating bananas can affect your blood sugar, as well as how to get potassium without compromising a healthful diabetes diet.

Just two sugary drinks per week may raise type 2 diabetes risk

We all know that sugary drinks are not great for our health, but how much is too much?

Can diabetics eat watermelon?

Watermelon is healthful and hydrating but contains plenty of natural sugars. Is it safe for people with diabetes to eat?

Vitamin D might prevent type 1 diabetes

Higher levels of vitamin D in infancy and childhood may protect children against islet autoimmunity and type 1 diabetes, a new study suggests.

Why does my breath smell like acetone?

Acetone breath, or breath that smells like nail polish remover, could indicate that a person has diabetes or another health condition.

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