Living with diabetes is a fine balance between avoiding high blood sugars, which can cause complications, and low blood sugars (hypoglycemia), which can interfere with your quality of life and in some cases cause serious harm.
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What to discuss with your doctor about diabetes and kidney health
If you have diabetes and kidney disease, or are at risk, there are some important issues you should discuss with your doctor. Read on to learn more about talking with your healthcare team about diabetes and kidney disease.
Read More »Living with diabetes and heart disease: a message of hope
For people living with type 2 diabetes, the routines are pretty well-known – eat healthy foods, exercise regularly and take medication as prescribed. But what many people might not know is that, despite their best efforts, complications of diabetes may occur. One of the primary complications of diabetes is heart disease, which can actually be present when diabetes is diagnosed or happen any time thereafter.
Read More »Risk factors and warning signs for diabetes-related eye damage
There is a strong link between diabetes and eye damage (also known as diabetic retinopathy). That’s why it’s important for people with diabetes
Read More »Warning signs for diabetes-related nerve damage
One of the consequences of having diabetes is that over time it can damage the nerves through your body. Here are 11 warning signs for diabetes-related nerve damage that you should keep on your radar.
Read More »How we know what we know about diabetes: the importance of landmark trials
There have been certain landmark diabetes trials that are so important and ground breaking, they have changed the way we treat diabetes.
Read More »Managing diabetes with impaired vision
Having diabetes puts you at higher risk for eye complications. Read this article to find ways to successfully manage your diabetes with impaired vision.
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