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Health From Kristin Kane, your About Health Editor Diabetes. The magnitude of its effects seems to go underappreciated -- oftentimes by those with the disease, and others by those who think "not me." Why Diabetes Should Be Taken Seriously Type 2 diabetes is the type most often being referred to when you hear talk about the disease (the other is type 1) -- and its list of complications is enough to make you drop your doughnut. Type 1 Diabetics: Do You Have Low Blood Sugar Awareness? The Unlucky 7 Based on this list of factors, Homer Simpson clearly missed his calling as the poster child for type 2 diabetes risk. You may not relate to him, but that doesn't mean the disease may not be in your future. (For instance, check out number five.) What Causes Type 1 Diabetes? Warning Signs of Type 1 and 2 Diabetes 5 Good Reasons to Check Your Blood Sugar Monitoring blood glucose levels is an extremely important part of diabetes management. If something has to go off your to-do list for the day, believe me, this isn't it. How to Use a Glucometer Tips for Rotating Insulin Injection Sites Eating Right with Diabetes The old saying "you are what you eat" couldn't be truer when it comes to diabetes. While everyone has personal needs, this How To will help you design a diabetes meal plan that's appropriate for most. What's Cooking? Sample Diabetes Meal Plans 1200-Calorie Plan 1400-Calorie Plan 1600-Calorie Plan 1800-Calorie Plan 2000-Calorie Plan 2200-Calorie Plan 2400-Calorie Plan Health Ads Health Health and Nutrition Health Child Health Diabetes Health Care Acapulco Health Risk Featured Articles Follow About.com Health on Twitter! What's the Universal Blood Type? Prep for the Army Fitness Test Developmental Milestones for Preemies Risks of Having Your Tonsils Removed Share: Favorite Fall Foliage Walks   More from About.com Is it a Cold or the Flu? Knowing whether you have a cold or the flu can help you treat your symptoms more effectively. More > Concerned About Your Drinking? This short quiz can help you identify whether or not you have a drinking problem. Take the quiz now >   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Free Health Tools from About.com Interpret Your Lab Test Results Decode Your Symptoms Count Calories, Lose Weight Advertisement