Gestational diabetes can have serious consequences for mother and baby. Fortunately, diagnosis, monitoring and treatment can reduce those consequences.

Chances are that someone you know and care about has diabetes. Diabetes is common in the US, but despite high rates, there is still plenty of public confusion about the two main types of this disease.

Lung cancer and emphysema are usually at the top of the list of smoking risks, but there are many more ways smoking can harm the body.

Thanksgiving may pose a challenge for diabetes patients, but it doesn’t have to take the stuffing out of the celebration. Some planning can help keep the difficulties to a minimum.

Eating lots of sugar has long been linked to increasing diabetes risk. Whether sugar causes diabetes is unclear, but evidence is mounting that too much of a sweet thing can trigger the disease.

Carbohydrates include some of the tastiest foods out there, like pasta and pie. But they also get a bad rap when it comes to their nutritional contributions. Do they deserve it?

Diabetes can lead to other health problems throughout your body. Some of these problems, such as gum disease, are less well known than others. So we thought we'd give you a little overview on the relationship between diabetes and gum disease. 

Being obese is dangerous for your health. And so is being overweight, right? Well, yes. Or no. Or maybe. Or, it kind of depends. The answer is complicated.

From your head to your toes, diabetes can lead to serious complications. Even your eyes can become damaged by the disease. But don't be alarmed; you can protect your vision through regular eye exams and proper management of your diabetes.

Even though American Diabetes Month has reached its end, it's never too late to raise awareness of this growing disease and its numerous complications, including oral health problems.