Dr. Timothy Johnson and the Nation's Top Experts Bring You Health Advice You Can Trust
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Section 1: Diabetes Basics
Get the basics on diabetes from the experts. -
Section 2: Risk Factors & Prevention
Find out if you're at risk and how to keep from developing the disease. -
Section 3: Symptoms & Diagnosis
Know the warning signs and when to seek medical help. -
Section 4: Treatment
Whether it's injectibles or pills, learn to treat diabetes. -
Section 5: Living with Diabetes
Learn to live after being diagnosed with diabetes. -
Diabetes Care Questions
Top medical experts answer your diabetes questions.
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BMI Calculator
Just plug in your height and weight to check your body mass index. -
Tests Every Diabetic Should Have
Monitor your diabetes and stay in control with these medical tests. -
Craft a Winner Dinner
Teach your children how to plan a healthy meal. -
Ask the Experts!
Pose your diabetes-related questions to top medical specialists.
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Diabetes News
Articles and videos about the disease from ABC News. -
Watch: Managing Diabetes and Sports
Learn how to control your blood sugar while engaging in physical activity. -
Watch: Diabetes-Friendly Restaurants
NBA legend Earl "the Pearl" Monroe discusses Diabetes Restaurant Month. -
Exercise, Diet, Meds: Diabetes Control Keys?
Lifestyle changes and proper meds may lead to long-term diabetes control. -
Watch: Diabetes and Oral Health
Gum disease can make blood sugar harder to regulate, causing diabetes to worsen. -
Mediterranean Diet May Let Diabetics Dial Back Drugs
Rich in whole grains and healthy oils, the diet may help cut high blood sugar. -
Type 2 Diabetes: What You Need to Know for Your Diet
Dr. Marie Savard offers tips on how to effectively control type 2 diabetes. -
Diabetes Advance Could Simplify Life
An artificial pancreas could be a major advance in the treatment of diabetes. -
Record Swap: 16-Kidney Exchange
The first 16-person kidney swap might be a model for future organ donations. -
DIY Dialysis: Is It for Everyone?
In-home and overnight treatments may offer some dialysis patients better health. -
Diabetics: Beware of Sleep Apnea
The condition poses a health threat but testing and treatment are simple. -
Why Diabetics May Want to Skip Heart Surgery
For diabetics, heart drugs may be just as effective as bypass surgery or stents. -
New Test for Diabetes Gets Experts' Nod
The screening test, called the A1c assay, allows more convenient diagnosis.
Welcome to the ABC News OnCall+ Diabetes Center! Find answers to the most pressing questions on diabetes answered by the nation's top medical experts from the country's most prestigious medical centers.
- Can I Get Diabetes Even If No One In The Family Has It?
- What Is Pre-Diabetes And Can I Prevent It From Developing Further?
- How Does Insulin Work, When Is It Needed, and How Is It Given?
- Can I Safely Drive If I Have Diabetes?
- Is It Okay For People With Diabetes To Become Pregnant, And How Should I Plan My Pregnancy?
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