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Regular blood glucose testing is important for people with diabetes, but are random blood glucose tests also helpful?

Today I want to talk about the most recent cure for type 2 diabetes. A lot has been in the media regarding the benefit of gastric bypass surgery and its ability to make diabetes go away. I think it is really important to make sure we have the facts straight.

Many people with diabetes, in addition to taking medications for their diabetes, also take prescription medications for their other health problems such as hypertension, high cholesterol or hypothyroidism.

As people who are living closely with diabetes, our interest is peaked whenever we hear or see a news item about supposed new research or medical findings.

Should they continue taking their diabetes medications or what food they should eat when they are unable to eat their usual meals?

People with diabetes have a variety of food considerations to keep in mind. Learn how to read food labels and you'll get a head start in planning meals to meet our diabetes management targets.

Information for diabetes caregivers about stress related to diabetes, with suggestions for stress management.