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Women with type 1 and type 2 diabetes have a slightly higher risk of complications during pregnancy.

Carbohydrates are the macronutrient that the human body requires in the largest amounts. This is because carbohydrates are the body’s main source of fuel, and are needed for organs and tissues to function properly.

Our series on navigating the grocery store takes us to the milk and milk products aisle, another important food group for healthy eating.

Sending a child with type 1 diabetes to school can be very daunting for parents. However, there are some things that you can do to ensure that your child is happy, healthy and safe during the school day.

Having diabetes often means checking your blood glucose daily—sometime multiple times—which can be a hassle. But advances in blood glucose monitoring are helping make the process not only easier and more efficient, but pretty remarkable too.

Low blood sugars (hypoglycemia) can be, at most, life threatening and, at the very least, an annoyance. In general, they’re pretty disruptive to your life! Lows that happen at night, when you are asleep, can be especially frightening.