Diabetes

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.

There are ways to reduce the risk of the developing type 2 diabetes and that is through a number of diet and lifestyle adjustments. Here’s a closer look at 7 of these lifestyle tips.

Treatments for diabetes emerge almost every day. One option for treating the condition is to use vitamins and supplements, some of which have been shown to have a significant impact on glucose levels and preventing the dangerous symptoms associated with diabetes from getting out of control.