Managing complications

Amputation is one of the most feared complications of people with diabetes, with good reason. It is painful, it is life-altering and it is permanent.

It is often said that of the complications of living with diabetes neuropathy is the hardest to live with.

I often speak with people about the value of regular eye exams to detect and treat diabetic eye disease. They reply, my vision is fine - why would I need to have regular exams?”

We often hear scary stories about foot problems for people with diabetes. If care is taken it doesn’t have to be that way!

The link between diabetes and dental problems runs in both directions: if you have high blood sugar levels, you are more likely to have dental problems; if you have a dental infection, it can be a hidden cause of high blood sugar levels. Diabetes and oral care is an important part of your diabetes management plan. There are lots of ...

Everything you need to know about diabetes and high blood pressure. Includes information about high blood pressure medications and eating tips like ways to cut back on salt.

Understand what causes hypoglycemia, which is the medical term for blood glucose levels below 4 mol/L. Find out how to treat hypoglycemia quickly it with glucose tablets, sugar, fruit juice, or a soft drink.