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Learn how depression is more common among people with diabetes and can have a serious effect on overall health.

If you have diabetes, you’ve probably heard this question many times: “Can eating a lot of sugar cause diabetes?” The simple answer is no; however, there are some factors that are worth exploring.

By now you’ve likely heard the buzz around Paleo! Read on to find out exactly what the paleo diet includes—and if people with diabetes should consider it.

Diabetes and sleep are very closely linked: having diabetes can result in sleep disturbances, and not sleeping well is actually a risk factor for diabetes. Two of the more common sleep ailments among people with diabetes are insomnia and sleep apnea.

A new year often brings new resolutions. For many, a New Year resolution is to lose weight. For some, this resolution is made annually, with little success.

Should you be measuring blood sugar levels throughout the day? While it’s true that people with diabetes should measure their blood sugar at regular intervals, there are some distinctions regarding how often to test.

When you eat is important when you have diabetes to help keep your blood sugar levels in check, but so is what you eat. The list of foods and herbs below, have shown promise in helping to lower blood sugar.