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Nutrition for Athletes with Diabetes Many people with diabetes are afraid to exercise because they fear low blood sugars (hypoglycemia). But, with careful control and by eating properly, you can succeed in sports. In fact, there are many professional athletes who have diabetes.

The US Food and Drug and Administration has announced the approval of a drug called Farxiga (dapaglifozin) to help treat adults with type 2 diabetes. The tablets, in combination with diet and exercise, are said to improve control of blood sugar levels. According to the American Diabetes Association, approximately 25.8 million people in the US have diabetes.

Watch this slideshow on diabetes related foot problems. For people with diabetes, too much glucose in the blood can cause serious foot complications such as nerve damage, infection, ulcers and even amputation. Find proper foot care tips to help prevent serious complications.

The British invention will transform the lives of millions who have to endure injections of insulin every day. Health experts say that the artificial pancreas is as good as a cure because it means patients will no longer have to manage the condition themselves.

This site offers options right at the beginning from six brochures that are electronically published. Each brochure covers a different topic such as breast cancer, eye disease, heart diseases, diabetes, stroke, or even HIV-AIDS. Then by clicking on one, it brings up a electronic site of the brochure that has information leading to that topic. Overall, very recommendable.