Diabetes Medical Reference
- Diabetes and Blurred Vision
WebMD takes a look at some eye care guidelines for people with diabetes.
- Diabetes and Cholesterol Tests
Understand how cholesterol levels affect diabetes and why it is so important to check your cholesterol.
- Your Diabetes Care Team
If you have diabetes, learn from the experts at WebMD about the people that you should have on your diabetes care team.
- The Facts About Carbs, Fiber, and Diabetes
Learn about carbohydrate counting and fiber intake for those with diabetes.
- Alcohol and Diabetes: Understanding the Impact
Learn more from WebMD about how drinking alcohol affects diabetes.
- Exercise and Type 2 Diabetes
Exercise is key to lifetime management of type 2 diabetes. Learn more about exercising the right way.
- Early Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes
Knowing the signs and symptoms of type 2 diabetes -- and getting early medical intervention -- can help you prevent more serious complications. WebMD tells you what to look for.
- Giving Yourself an Insulin Shot for Diabetes
WebMD provides a step-by-step guide on giving yourself insulin injections if you have diabetes.
- Hemoglobin: A1C Test, Range, and Normal Levels
Find out why the hemoglobin A1c test (HbA1c) is so important for people with diabetes.
- Blood Sugar Test: How and When to Get It Done
WebMD explains blood sugar testing and diabetes.
- The Link Between Stroke and Diabetes
Diabetes greatly increases the risk of stroke. Learn more from WebMD about the symptoms, treatment, and prevention of stroke.
- Diabetes: An Overview
Learn the basics about all types of diabetes from the experts at WebMD.
- How Do I Manage My Blood Sugar When I’m Sick?
If you have diabetes and are sick with a cold, flu, or stomach bug, find out the steps to take to get well quickly and prevent complications.
- Causes and Treatments of Diabetic Retinopathy
Learn more about the causes and treatments of this common diabetes complication.
- A Closer Look at Diabetic Retinopathy
WebMD explains retinopathy, a common eye complication of diabetes that can lead to glaucoma and loss of vision.
- Medicare Coverage of Therapeutic Footwear for People with Diabetes
WebMD explains coverage under Medicare Part B for people with diabetes who may need special foot wear.
