Ethnicity matters when it comes to your risk of diabetes. While researchers do not know exactly why some ethnic groups have a higher diabetes risk, they do know that white Europeans often have a lower risk than other groups.

If your diabetes goes untreated, you could face a number of serious complications. But if you start battling diabetes early, you may have a better chance of controlling the disease.

Taking medications during pregnancy is an important decision for a woman. It requires a risk-benefit analysis regarding the value of the drug for the mother versus the possible effects on the fetus.

Diet and exercise is all some patients need to manage their type 2 diabetes. Other patients need drugs to control their blood sugar. But not all drugs work the same for all patients. 

Type 1 and type 2 diabetes may have many different characteristics, but they are similar in many more ways. These similarities could mean that treatments for one type of diabetes may also be used for the other.

Many are aware that managing diabetes is a physical health challenge, but it turns out that diabetics may also be more likely to struggle with psychiatric problems.

The best way to battle diabetes or heart disease is to prevent them from occurring. If doctors know who is at risk for these diseases, they can encourage patients to make important lifestyle changes before drugs or treatment become necessary.

In recent years, evidence has grown suggesting that weight loss surgery may cure diabetes. But "cure" may be too strong of a word, as some patients just can't kick the disease.

Exercise is good for just about everyone. The fitter you are, the better you'll feel. Fitness is especially important when it comes to diabetes and heart problems.

Even though the rate of type 2 diabetes is growing quickly, the disease can be prevented. Simple lifestyle choices can change the course of diabetes. To fight diabetes, patients often need more support and access to care.