Hypertension or high blood pressure - what is it? And why is it important to recognize and treat hypertension in people with diabetes?

Diabetes affects blood vessels. The kidneys are little powerhouses full of blood vessels, so they are particularly susceptible to harm.

Did you know that you have 10 times as many bacterial cells in and on your body than you do human cells? That is five pounds of bacteria!

Congratulations! You are part of a big club … the diabetes club. It’s probably one that you wish you hadn’t joined, but like it or not, it’s a club that you are a member of.

There are several types of 'diabetes in pregnancy'. Diabetes can sometimes present for the first time during a pregnancy. This type, which is usually picked up by a routine test about half way through the pregnancy, is called gestational diabetes.

People with diabetes are two to three times more likely to have a heart attack, or die from heart disease, than people who do not have diabetes. However, there is some good news in recent years...

Watching someone you care about having an episode of low blood sugar or hypoglycemia can often be a frightening and confusing event.