Diabetes

We look into the 15 most common early warning signs of type 2 diabetes.

Being diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes can be really scary, and for good reason: failing to maintain healthy blood sugar levels could result in serious health consequences. But with some relatively moderate lifestyle changes, you can make sure that having diabetes has a limited impact on your day-to-day activities and experiences.

While the nutrient content in food is certainly one factor to be mindful of, those with diabetes must also be aware of their glycemic index (GI) in order to properly manage their blood sugar levels. Thankfully, these 13 foods are both nutritious and have a low GI, making them especially good eatings for those with diabetes.

Read on to learn more about the different types of diabetic neuropathy, the symptoms to look out for, and the treatment options that are available.

Some people think that simply eating too much sugar is the main risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes, but it’s more complicated than that. There are many lifestyle (as well as genetic) factors that can lead to a person developing diabetes later in life.

The likelihood of developing diabetic retinopathy increases the longer a person has diabetes, especially if their blood sugar is chronically high. And while symptoms of this eye complication may be slow to develop, it is possible for it to eventually cause blindness. Read on to learn more about the signs, causes and risk factors of diabetic retinopathy, as well as what can be done to prevent it from occurring altogether.