Skittles aren't just a snack — they could save you. (Photo: Yuriko Nakao via Getty Images) As a Type 1 diabetic whose blood sugar falls below the “normal” threshold on a fairly frequent basis, I can ...

Hypoglycemia occurs when blood sugar (glucose) levels fall below 70 milligrams per deciliter, creating a medical emergency that requires immediate treatment. The condition affects people with and ...

If you take insulin or other diabetes medications that work by making the body produce more insulin, you may be at risk of developing hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar. “In very severe cases, ...

Experts suggest that a 10 to 20-minute walk for 15 to 30 minutes after meals can decrease post-meal blood sugar surges by a ...

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition in which levels of sugar (glucose) build up in your bloodstream. Regular physical activity can help control blood sugar levels as well as reduce cardiovascular ...

For millions of people living with diabetes, insulin is a life-saving drug, but it cannot be easily delivered as a pill; it needs to be injected under the skin using a syringe or pump. Researchers ...