All Type 2 Diabetes Articles

23andMe: New Genetic Test Option Predicts Diabetes Risk

The simple-to-use, at home genetic test, can provide insight into how your genes might impact your health but should you mail in your saliva?

April 11, 2019

Learn more about the new type 2 diabetes prediction report available through 23andMe, a genetic testing company. Is this a good use of your saliva?

Metformin: What You Should Know About Side Effects and More

A registered pharmacist explains how this diabetes medication super hero works in the body.

January 29, 2019

A registered pharmacists explains what you need to know about metformin, a widely-used treatment for type 2 diabetes.

Diabetes? A New Diagnosis Improves Your Spouse's Health, Study Finds

When one partner is diagnosed with diabetes and gets advice on how to improve health, the other partner makes healthy changes, too, experts find.

July 25, 2018

When one partner is diagnosed with diabetes and receives advice on how to improve health, the other partner makes healthy changes, too, experts find.

Type 2 Diabetes and Hypoglycemia: If You Use Insulin, You're at Risk, too

If you have type 2 diabetes and use insulin you may unknowingly be at risk of hypoglycemia. A new report concludes that this dangerous condition is an underappreciated public health issue. Here's what you should know.

June 27, 2018

If you have type 2 diabetes and use insulin you're at risk of hypoglycemia, too. A new report indicates that lack of awareness makes this problem an underappreciated public health issue.

Diabetes Medications: Is Stopping Meds for Type 2 Ever Possible?

If you have type 2 diabetes, it can be difficult to maintain good blood sugar control—even with a healthy diet and exercise. A diabetes pharmacist explains the need for medication.

May 31, 2018

Fasting Blood Glucose Test or A1C? Which Predicts Risk of T2D Better?

In a study of more than 21,000 healthy people with normal blood glucose results, researchers found the A1C test results better predicted who would get diabetes over the next four years.

May 10, 2018

In a new study of healthy people with normal blood glucose results, researchers found the A1C test results better predicted who would get diabetes over the next four years.

Vegan Diet for Diabetes: Could Going Vegan Improve Your Health and Your Blood Sugar?

A new study shows that eating a vegan diet could help prevent diabetes in people who are at high risk of developing it or are overweight.

April 19, 2018

A new study shows a link between a vegan diet and diabetes prevention. Learn more about veganism and if it could improve your health.

Type 2 Diabetes: Could Using Technology Lower Your Blood Sugar?

Technology to help self-manage diabetes is no longer the domain of those with type 1. More and more, those with type 2 are discovering how technology can help them manage and control their health.

April 05, 2018

If have type 2 diabetes and aren't taking advantage of technology designed to assist with blood sugar management you may be missing out. Learn more about systems designed to lessen your daily burden.

Type 2 Diabetes Debate: Could a Higher A1C Target Do More Harm Than Good?

Diabetes groups consider the impact of less intense A1C target goals recently suggested by the American College of Physicians. Will this debate influence the way you manage your diabetes?

March 28, 2018

Diabetes organizations consider the impact of less intense A1C target goals recently suggested by the American College of Physicians. Will this debate influence the way you manage your diabetes?