Getting Started
Adjusting to diabetes takes time. Get the information you need to know to live well with diabetes, including lowering blood sugar and preventing complications.
Type 2 Diabetes Information
Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes, accounting for about 95 percent of all cases. Find out more about this disease as well as how to treat it.
Type 1 Diabetes Information
Diabetes Myths Busted
It's easy to find information about diabetes: It's everywhere! Sadly, not all the information you find can be trusted. Is sugar really OK to eat? Does cinnamon really cure diabetes? We'll help you figure out what's true and what's not. Here, experts give the facts about some of the biggest diabetes myths. Their answers may surprise you.
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