Thanks to dLife, a whole page of insightful advice is available to help decrypt the otherwise ambiguous code of making it work when it comes to diabetes and relationships.

Combining diabetes with a romantic partnership can be a delicate balance. Living with it is one thing, but what about if you are the partner of a person with diabetes? It seems to take superhuman strength to survive the disease alone. Thanks to the good folks at dLife-- you can read more about diabetes and making it a healthy part of your relationship.

Questions that plague couples faced with diabetes are intuitively answered by relationship experts. For example:

How can a couple overcome the communication quagmire when one of you has it and both of you live with it?

A priceless perspective is offered by Amy Tenderich (a type 1 diabetic journalist) as she ponders what life may be like for our partners and loved ones.

Or learn about the secrets of living and loving with diabetes.

Last but not least, read an excerpt from the dLife bookshelf about diabetes and intimacy.

With so much to offer, and so much to give - hopefully you will gain something from dLife on Diabetes and Relationships. In turn, perhaps you will have more to share with your loved ones to mitigate the affects diabetes imposes on loved ones.

An "incredible story of dedication and perseverance" is how dLife pitches its upcoming story on US Army Sergeant First Class Mark Thompson (pictured at right). It does sound like an awesome story and definitely worth a look. Says dLife, Thompson, who is diabetic, ended up in battle in Iraq and trying to manage his diabetes even when under fire. Talk about your tough challenges. Thompson was diagnosed with diabetes after becoming a combat arms commander and he didn't want to give all that up because of the disease. No, sir. He continued to serve and ended up joining his comrades in Iraq.

In its press release, dLife says that Thompson was told he could never be deployed to Iraq. Seems he wrangled it anyway. He found the idea of quitting "unacceptable." Says Thompson, "diabetes was not going to stop me from being who I wanted to be." He came up with a plan for managing his diabetes in the field, and successfully plugged that plan to his superiors. The caveat: that he could serve under strict guidelines and could be sent home at any moment if necessary. The first problem was discovered immediately: the more than fifty pounds of gear Thompson has to lug around crushed his automatic insulin pump. D'oh! Worse, he knew it would take over a month for a new one to arrive by mail. Even bigger d'oh! Left with no other choice, Thompson resorted to doing things the old fashioned way, with near-constant blood tests and administering up to fourteen insulin shots a day.

The dLife story on Thompson promises to dish more amazing details and has a happy ending: he served his entire year in Iraq and was awarded the Bronze Star for heroic or meritorious achievement in service. Says dLife creator Howard Steinberg, "I have a new hero. Plain and simply put, the story of Army Sergeant Mark Thompson is one of the most inspirational stories I have ever heard. This was not only a good story for the dLifeTV, it was an honor to present." Wow.

What is all the diabetic buzz about these days? Byetta and Exubera are certainly two biggies. My intention is to tantalize your interest in these juicy topics and leave a little to the imagination. Don't fret, I have a direct route to the quickest answers to any burning questions about these monster topics.

Byetta is getting a lot of attention nowadays. It comes from a poisonous lizard, the Gila monster. So quite literally, it really is monstrous. But don't let that discourage you from looking into it as a potential enhancement to your diabetes management. Many people have been pleased with its appetite suppressing, weight reducing attributes. Call it a shot of heroism -- since you must take it by injection. Traditional drugs to treat type 2 diabetes tend to cause a surge in appetite and weight gain. Could Byetta be the brute force to reckon with these dispiriting effects?

Exubera, what do you have to say for yourself? You can start by bragging that over 90% of the patients who tested you in clinical trials have chosen to continue using you. So the question is does this stuff work? It sounds like the answer is a resounding YES. Exubera is the newest form of insulin to hit the market since the debut of insulin, around 1890 (but please, don't quote me). You inhale it! The common concerns for this delivery of insulin include: how accurate is the dosing? What will be the long-term effects on your lungs? How long does the inhaled dose last? Will it need to accompany injections of longer-acting insulin? View the dLife TV interview with Dr. David Nathan, of Massachusetts General Hospital, and Ed a type 2 diabetic who has used Exubera for 9 years.

dLifeTV clears the air with answers to some of the common questions about Byetta and Exubera. Watch dLifeTV, airing every Sunday evening on CNBC, 7:00 PM on the East coast, 6:00 PM Central time and every Sunday morning on DIRECTV channel 251 at 7.30 AM Eastern time zone.

Franklin Becker's cookbook, The Diabetic Chef, demonstrates that living with Type 2 Diabetes (or with someone who has the disease) does not prevent anyone from continuing to eat well and being able to enjoy a full array of tasty dishes. The recipes offered in the book include: salads, soups, main entrees, and (everyone's favorite) desserts. This is a deliciously delightful cookbook that gives the reader (diabetic or not) the necessary information to make positive lifestyle changes without sacrificing good taste. The Foreword to the book discusses and answers basic questions and concerns surrounding food, nutrition, and diabetes.

After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America, Becker was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Rather than despair, he transformed his cooking style and has learned to use simple ingredients to create dazzling dishes that are healthy and flavorful.

Don't miss Chef Franklin Becker October 8th on dLifeTV. Learn the ins and outs of taking a 20 carb fried chicken recipe and making it with only 4 carbs. Culinary magic or appetizing practicality? Tune in to find out! dLifeTV can be seen every Sunday on CNBC at 7:00pm ET/4:00pm Pacific. Visit dLife for more information. It's all about diabetes.

With all the commotion about the dangers of spinach nowadays, it is frightening! Food poisoning is usually a culprit you'd expect from a restaurant kitchen. Learn how to protect yourself from these culinary catastrophes. Tune in this week as dLifeTV offers up a healthy serving of tips and cautions about eating at restaurants. In addition, dLifeTV outlines how to minimize your risk factors for diabetes-related Heart Disease.

You'll also meet Parade Magazine's Fran Carpentier. She shares how she is able to balance diabetes and her fast-paced lifestyle.

dLifeTV is hosted by Nicole Johnson Baker (Miss America 1999); dLife correspondent Jim Turner (Bewitched), and the dLife family. Tune in to learn more about these glaring health issues for diabetics and meet Fran Carpentier. dLifeTV airs every Sunday on CNBC at 7:00pm ET/4:00pm Pacific. Visit dLife for further information about dLifeTV, the first talk show about diabetes.