In addition to diet, exercise and medications, complementary therapies might increase your glucose control and prevent or delay common complications of type 2 diabetes.

The glycemic index and glycemic load, which take different macronutrients into consideration, are measurements of a food's effect on blood sugar and insulin. Check out this database of values.

Take action to prevent type 2 diabetes. Follow the advice in this short public service announcement, but don't follow its advice and wait until you're 45!

These high quality videos are a quick and easy way to learn the basics of diabetes. Find out what cause diabetes and how to manage it with diet and medication.

The growing epidemic of childhood obesity has caused a sharp increase in the cases of type 2 diabetes in children. This video gives advice on how to prevent and reverse the disease.

Make diet and lifestyle changes now for you and your children! Most ethnic minorities living in the US are much more likely than whites to develop type 2 diabetes.

It might take some digging to find exactly what you need, but this Web site covers all the important topics about living with type 2 diabetes, with sections on complications and common concerns.

From glucose monitoring and hypoglycemia to treatment options and foot care, this set of overviews is an invaluable resource for anyone living with type 2 diabetes.

It can be difficult to manage your diet with type 2 diabetes. This meal plan offers 30 days of delicious and healthy meals and snacks. Check out the recipes.

Click any link in this list to learn about issues specific to type 2 diabetes, or change the subcategory at the top of the page to get even more information.

This nicely-designed site is the perfect introduction to healthy eating. It includes an easy-to-read overview with useful links.

A registered dietician can help construct a meal plan that suits your specific health conditions and requirements. Click here to find a trained professional in your area.

If you've been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, your doctor might have prescribed one or more of the following medications. Learn what you should know about each.

This government agency is dedicated to diabetes research, education and advocacy. Access their extensive database for all the information you need about managing your type 2 diabetes.

This video in a series of seven focuses on the medical management of type 2 diabetes, but be sure to check out other relevant videos.