Type 1 and 2 diabetes both lead to high blood sugar but have different causes and require different treatments. Learn about the differences and similarities.  

What are the differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes?

Type 1 and 2 diabetes both lead to high blood sugar but have different causes.

Hypoglycemia can be caused by different factors, depending on whether you have diabetes. The food you eat can also lead to lower than normal blood sugar.

How to spot hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, and how to control it

Hypoglycemia can be caused by different factors, and the food you eat can play a role.

From insulin resistance, to what and when you’ve eaten, there are many reasons for high morning blood sugar. There are also lifestyle changes to help lower it.

What causes high morning blood sugar, and how can you lower it?

Blood sugar can be high in the morning, and there are ways to lower it.

Feeling sleepy after eating can be a sign of diabetes, but not always. We look at how specific foods can lead to an energy slump after a meal.

Is feeling tired after eating a sign of diabetes?

Many people feel tired after eating, but it's not always due to diabetes.

Foods that rank low on the glycemic index (GI) affect your blood sugar levels more slowly. A diet rich in low-GI foods can have many health benefits.

What are low-GI foods good for?

Low-GI foods can be beneficial because they cause blood sugar levels to rise and fall more gradually.

Type 2 diabetes affects more than 1 in 10 people in the U.S. Could yogurt help reduce the risk of developing the condition? We look at the evidence.

Yogurt and diabetes: Is there a link?

Several factors might contribute to a possible link between yogurt and diabetes risk.

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What are the differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes?

How to spot hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, and how to control it

What causes high morning blood sugar, and how can you lower it?

Is feeling tired after eating a sign of diabetes?

What are low-GI foods good for?

Yogurt and diabetes: Is there a link?

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