Type 2 diabetes - Now What

Pineapple Mint Water

Liven up water by infusing it with fruit and herbs! Adding cubed pineapple and mint leaves adds a subtle flavor to plain water without adding any sugar or calories. Try other combinations like cucumber and lemon, watermelon and rosemary, or anything else you can come up with!

Pineapple Mint Water Made with love for people living with diabetes and their families. Backed by the diabetes nutrition experts at the American Diabetes Association

What Medicines Can Make Your Blood Sugar Spike?

If you have diabetes or high blood sugar, you probably know some of the things that cause your glucose (another name for blood sugar) to go up. Like a meal with too many carbohydrates, or not enough exercise. But other medicines you might take to keep yourself healthy can cause a spike, too.

Meds That Can Spike Your Blood Sugar Food and exercise aren’t the only things that can raise your blood sugar. Learn about the effect of non-diabetes medicines.

Whole Grains and Type 2 Diabetes

Having diabetes doesn't mean you need to give up every piece of bread or dish of pasta. You can still enjoy foods made with grains, as long as you make them whole grains.

Whole grains are packed with fiber, which can help lower your cholesterol and reduce your heart disease risk. Fiber slows digestion and the absorption of carbohydrates and may not raise your blood sugar as quickly as refined grains. And because whole grains help you feel fuller for longer, they can help you manage your weight.

How to Add Whole Grains to Your Diet WebMD explains how to eat whole grains when you have type 2 diabetes.

10 Foods With More Protein Than an Egg

Eggs are a reliable standby, but there are plenty of other delicious and versatile foods that also provide a healthy dose of protein -- plus some other important nutrients.

Foods With More Protein Than an Egg You've probably heard that eggs are a great way to get protein. But lots of other foods, from chickpeas to h**p seeds, offer just as much or more. Learn more about surprising sources of protein.