At age 8, Elizabeth Bennett was sick for two weeks. She lost weight. She couldn’t get off the sofa by herself. She missed school. Her family in Houma couldn’t tell what was wrong with her. The family ...

Carbohydrate counting significantly lowers HbA1c levels in children and adolescents with Type 1 diabetes, offering a flexible dietary approach. The method remains underutilized due to complexity, ...

If you’ve been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, creating a solid diabetes self-care plan is essential for managing blood sugar and preventing complications. While medication plays a role, lifestyle ...

A balanced diet is one of if not the most effective way to manage blood sugar. For people living with diabetes, it’s recommended to avoid added sugars, refined grains and processed foods. One ...

Learn how to manage blood sugar during meals with these tips, such as starting with veggies, saving carbs for last, staying ...

A low-carbohydrate diet, if sustained, may be a useful dietary approach for preventing and treating type 2 diabetes, but more research is needed, according to a new study. The clinical trial looked at ...

Last week’s column discussed Dr. Neal Barnard’s book “Reversing Diabetes,” and his research, along with that of others, showing that Type 2 diabetes is caused by cells being clogged with fat, which ...