Hey, parents: Be picky about what your kids eat.

Losing weight soon after being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes produces lasting benefits, a new study says.

Not in the mood to move? According to a new study, your lack of enthusiasm for exercise could be a result of your genes.

After a trip to the emergency room, three-quarters of patients don’t fully understand their medical condition, a new study found, including the doctor’s orders for self-care.

A shrimp hors d'oeuvre that brings a bit of spice to the table.

Butternut and Pear soup is a bowl of creamy goodness (without the cream).

Anadama Bread is a historic dish from the northeast United States.

Ginger Carrots with Golden Raisins and Lemon adds a blast of color to the harvest table.

Cranberry Tartlets offer a little taste of Cape Cod.

Cast Iron Apple Cobbler adds the comfort of homestyle cooking to this special occasion.

Greens and Pecan Salad with Creamy Mustard Dressing is a fresh take on Southern tradition.

Sweet Potato Muffins will be just as yummy the next morning (if there are any left).

Wild Rice Soup is a hearty and satisfying starter.

Green Bean Casserole offers an elegant take on this midwestern favorite.

Fruited Whole-Wheat Bread Stuffing comes chock-full of the savory and the sweet.

Pumpkin Bars are tasty bites of the flavor of the season.

California Chopped Salad makes for a bright and fresh accompaniment to any meal.

Smoked Oyster Stuffing is hearty and delicious.

Lemon Torte is a light and sweet alternative to the usual heavy pies and cakes.

Artichoke, Basil, and White Bean Soup offers an elegant and rich starting point.

November is American Diabetes Month.

“I recently started on insulin, and before I did, I had the same fears most people with type 2 seem to have about it. I couldn’t have been more mistaken! Insulin gives me far more precise control than oral meds ever did.”Marte Brengle

Clinicians and patients can indeed unite under common goals. From the provider's perspective, we need to confirm that our recommendations are understandable and reasonable.

The bottom line is that, when it comes to eating, we eally need to take things into our own hands.

The challenge is to match your dose of insulin as closely as possible to your body’s insulin needs throughout the day.

Your arms or hips may be a better choice than your legs or abdomen when sitting on a motorcycle, bike, or similar vehicle.

A winter's tale of triumph over snow and diabetes.

The new season of “Hannah Montana,” the popular Disney Channel show starring Miley Cyrus, debuted Nov. 9 with a substitute for its previously planned episode about diabetes. The originally planned season opener, titled “No Sugar, Sugar,” was scheduled to air Sunday, Nov. 2. In it, Hannah’s friend Oliver finds out that he has diabetes. Parents of children with diabetes and other viewers who watched the show ahead of time on Video On Demand issued complaints to Disney that resulted in the episode being pulled for further evaluation.