Most of us know someone living with diabetes—most commonly, type 2 diabetes. American Diabetes Alert Day is a day to bring attention to the risk factors associated with developing type 2 diabetes, which can in turn lead to a variety of health problems if not controlled with exercise, diet modifications and in some cases, medicines or insulin. Because the consequences of uncontrolled diabetes can be life-altering, such as kidney disease, neuropathy leading to amputations, and vision loss, it is important to be aware of your risk of developing type 2 diabetes, and what can be done to manage the risk—or control diabetes you already live with.

The American Diabetes Association has a quick screening su

We may be halfway through the month of Halloween, but it’s also National Baking Week—and no, it’s not just for the Food Network!

The great thing about baking is that it’s an activity the whole family can do together, or can be done with a friend and the results shared! Baking also allows you to have more control over the ingredients in your food, and make substitutions where needed for allergies, intolerances and sensitivities, special diets, and plain old preference! After all, when was the last time a store-bought chocolate chip cookie was as delicious as one that was fresh out of the oven?

This week, we’ve