In my line of work, I see many clients with neuropathic pain stemming from diabetes. I know from working with my clients that it is often an unrelenting, terrible kind of pain. However, we therapists have a few techniques up our sleeves for “tricking” the nervous system into perceiving less pain…

One of the most common complications of diabetes is peripheral neuropathy, a type of nerve damage in the arms, legs, hands, and feet. Symptoms include tingling or burning sensations, numbness, insensitivity to pain or temperature, cramps, loss of balance…

Although managing kidney disease can be a challenge, especially when combined with diabetes management, there are many sources of help and information that can lead to improved health and quality of life. The following resources may be helpful to people dealing with any stage of kidney disease, and to those looking to prevent kidney complications…

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a condition in which arteries become narrowed, blocking circulation and potentially causing serious damage. People with diabetes have a higher risk of developing PAD than people who don’t have diabetes. How much do you know about PAD? Take this quiz and find out!

The skin is the body’s biggest organ, but when people with diabetes think about the complications they might face, skin problems don’t always come to mind. In fact, high blood glucose and the complications it can lead to are associated with a number of skin problems, some of which can become serious if not attended to promptly…

Aches and pains may seem like just another part of growing older, but stiffness and pain in your joints might have another cause. For reasons that aren’t entirely clear, diabetes can affect the musculoskeletal system. The following resources offer information on both how to prevent joint pain and stiffness and how to live well if you’re already dealing with a musculoskeletal condition…

Most people with diabetes aren’t fully aware of the dangers of diabetic nerve damage, or neuropathy, which include impotence, heart-rhythm abnormalities, and amputations. Neuropathy affects 90% of people who have had either Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes for…

Colorectal cancer is the third most common type of cancer in both men and women. It is also the second most common cause of cancer death in the United States. About 57,000 Americans die from this disease each year, and 145,000 new cases are diagnosed. Only lung cancer leads colorectal cancer in cancer deaths…

Having a stroke can have devastating consequences. Unfortunately, having diabetes raises the risk of having a stroke. But, by identifying and addressing risk factors, you can lower your risk…

Diabetic nephropathy (kidney disease) is the leading cause of kidney failure in the United States. That’s the bad news. The good news is that the outlook for protecting your kidneys has gotten much brighter over the past decade or so. There are now a number of measures you can take that have been scientifically proven to protect your kidneys and lower the risk of developing diabetes-related kidney disease. Here’s what the research shows…

Cramping, pain, or tiredness in the legs when walking or climbing stairs — these may not sound like symptoms of a serious condition. In fact, many people believe that they are normal signs of aging. But they can be signs of peripheral arterial disease, a severe condition that can lead to gangrene and amputation if left untreated. So if you have these symptoms, be sure to tell your doctor.