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Will You Be Lucky on Valentine's Day?
No Luck Required. Just Follow These Tips to Manage Diabetes

Chocolates, fancy dinners, stress, "exercise" -- these Valentine's Day staples can play havoc with your diabetes management. Don't rely on luck to get through; read these tips.
Romance
As if having diabetes doesn't throw up enough road blocks in your life already, it can also make building a special relationship even more complicated.
Dating with Diabetes
Should you initiate the "I have diabetes" conversation on the first date? If not, when do you bring it up?
8 Ways to Heat up Date Night
Get your heart really pumping on your date by sneaking in some exercise.
Dating Advice from a Teen for Teens
2009 National Youth Advocate Christian Stokes addresses some common concerns.
Dating for Teens
Some more tips aimed at teenagers.
Food
Fancy restaurant? Heart-shaped box of candy? Food is everywhere on Valentine's Day.
Eating Out
Restaurant food is notorious for large portions, lots of fat and salt. We give you some tips on successful strategies for enjoying your Valentine's Day dinner on the town.
Holiday Eating Tips
Dinner parties and other friendly get-togethers can be land mines for unhealthy food. Learn how to navigate holiday celebrations.
Stay Home and Cook for Two
Impress your flame by cooking up a delicious, home-cooked meal using one of the recipes from Diabetes & Heart Healthy Meals for Two.
Sex
Sexual dysfunction is more common than you think among people with diabetes. In fact, approximately 50% of people with diabetes experience some type of this disorder.
Frequently Asked Questions
Janis Roszler, RD, CDE, LDN, and Donna Rice, MBA, BSN, RN, CDE, authors of the book Sex and Diabetes: For Him and For Her, answer some of the most common questions on the topic.
Love
In the end, Valentine's Day is all about finding, keeping and celebrating love.
True Love Stories: When Did You Tell Your True Love About Diabetes?
First date? Wedding night? 20th wedding anniversary? When did you tell your true love about your diabetes?
Ginny Knoblock and Faith Thompson
See why Ginny and Faith want to Stop Diabetes for their loved ones.
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