Nutrition and Health

Facing Diabetes Together
In this caregiver's guide, hear what the experts have to say about helping your loved one who has diabetes without harming your relationship or compromising your health.

Keep It Positive
You can't change the fact that you have diabetes — but you can change your attitude.

Go Outside and Play
Encourage your family to make healthful choices.

Easing the Ouch Factor
Face up to finger sticks with these tips about lancing devices and lancets.

Give Your Doctor a Checkup
Use these handy checklists to make sure your diabetes care is well-rounded.

Water Moves
Grab a pool noodle and splash into these exercies.

Weight-Loss Truth Sleuth
We bust some myths about dropping pounds.

Cholesterol Busters
Learn why statins are recommended as part of diabetes care.

Fun on a Bun
Hold the mayo — and the guilt — next time you bite into a burger or hot dog.

Essential Oils
Find out which cooking oils are the best choices.

People

I Believe I Can Fly
Pilot Michael Hunter, type 1, helps dreams soar.

Food and Cooking

Low-Fat Sizzlers
Get your grill ready for big, juicy meats. These lightened entrees are flavored with marinades, rubs, and sauces.

Ted's Cooking Adventures
Ted Williams took his type 2 diagnosis in stride, making significant changes in how he cooks and what he eats. His recipes? Delicious!

Melon Desserts
See how to enjoy crisp, juicy, sweet melons in an array of lightened desserts that satisfy your sweet tooth and provide fruit servings.

Campfire Cookout
Chris Smith, The Diabetic Chef, takes a walk in the woods and fires up a delicious meal over glowing coals.

Quick Recipes
Enjoy the fresh flavors of these no-cook dishes.

Table for Two: Savory Steak Dinner
A steak entrée and berry-rich sweet are a great duo.

Foods We Love: Picnic-Perfect Slaw
Volunteer to bring this side dish to your next gathering.

Net the Best Seafood
See which catch of the day best suits your meal plan.

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