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A group of researchers in Sweden and Finland recently published the results of a study regarding the classification of diabetes. They have suggested that there are five types of diabetes instead of only two.

People with type 2 diabetes write back to their younger selves, to share personal insights and reflect on their experience of living with diabetes and starting on insulin therapy. In this post, Henry reflects on living with diabetes.

Diabetic ketoacidosis is a very dangerous condition in which consistently high blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia) cause toxic compounds (called ketones) to build up in your blood and urine.

Understanding sugar content on food labels is important, to ensure that you’re consuming healthy amounts. Reading the ingredient lists and nutrition facts tables on packaged foods is a helpful way for you to check what kind, and how much, sugar a product has.

Probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts that are good for your overall health, especially your digestive system health.

People with type 2 diabetes write back to their younger selves, to share personal insights and reflect on their experience of living with diabetes and starting on insulin therapy. In this post, Heather reflects on living with diabetes.