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Type 1 diabetes can be a daunting diagnosis for anyone, but it gets easier with time and knowledge. A good treatment plan can also reduce the risk of serious complications and help children lead normal life.

Being physically active helps manage diabetes because it increases the bodys sensitivity to insulin, the hormone that enables cells to use blood sugar as fuel. Additionally, exercise lowers the risk of developing heart disease and nerve damage while assisting with blood sugar regulation.

Are you craving a hearty stew as the weather gets colder? From broth to toppings, here’s what RDNs want you to know about making the healthiest meal possible.

Medically Reviewed Tayé with his friend Micah in June 2018, when he weighed 275 pounds and was not yet diagnosed with diabetes (top left); in August 2019 at 300 pounds (top right); in March 2021 at 190 pounds (center). Photos courtesy of Michelle Stewart During the past two years, 17-year-old Tayé Baker has made dramatic changes to his diet and lifestyle and found a brighter future. By shedding more than a third of his body weight — 118 pounds — after a type 2 diabetes diagnosis and life-...

Medically Reviewed Everyday Health Carbohydrates are an essential part of a healthy diet, but it’s important to know theyre not all created equal. How do you tell the difference between “good carbs” and “bad carbs”? The answer is both simple — and complex. Here’s everything you need to know about making smart carbohydrate choices. RELATED: A Carbohydrate Can Be a Simple Carb or a Complex Carb Carbohydrates, often referred to as just “carbs,” are your bodys primary energy sour...

December 18, 2020 Diet fads tend to come and go. Will the same hold true for the most popular diets of 2021? Igor Madjinca/Stocksy Losing weight or eating better on your mind these days? Theres no shortage of weight loss diets grappling for your attention. And the reality is that most diets — the good and bad — will help you shed pounds in the short term. But the difference is in keeping them off, and that relies on having a doable plan that you can stick with for life. Usually, that means ...