The American Diabetes Association shares that two out of three people living with diabetes have high blood pressure …
Diabetes Complications
Over time, high blood glucose can have harmful effects on the body, leading to complications such as neuropathy (nerve damage), nephropathy (kidney disease), and retinopathy (eye disease). Learn about how to prevent and treat these — and other — complications of diabetes.
Leg Cramp Causes … and What You Can Do
Cramps of any kind are annoying, at best, but they can be downright painful. Read on to learn more about leg cramps and how you can stop them in their tracks! Read More “Leg Cramp Causes … and What You Can Do”
Pain and Diabetes
The combination of having to manage pain and diabetes can feel overwhelming. Let’s dive into how diabetes and pain are linked and learn about some ways to get relief… Read More “Pain and Diabetes”
Women With Diabetes: Keeping Your Heart Healthy
Learn how diabetes impacts heart health in women, as well as ways to lower the risk of heart disease and stroke… Read More “Women With Diabetes: Keeping Your Heart Healthy”
Diabetes and NAFLD
Learn about NAFLD, a lesser-known diabetes complication, along with steps that you can take to avoid or even reverse it… Read More “Diabetes and NAFLD”
Diabetic Retinopathy: What You Need to Know
There are several types of treatment for diabetic retinopathy, but the best approach is early detection and treatment, which can reduce the risk of blindness by 95%… Read More “Diabetic Retinopathy: What You Need to Know”
Simple Steps for Foot Health
Since spring is here (and summer is right around the corner), it’s a great time to make sure your feet are in good shape for the warm weather ahead… Read More “Simple Steps for Foot Health”
What Is Peripheral Arterial Disease?
Do you ever experience cramping leg pain while walking that goes away after a few minutes of resting? It could be a sign of peripheral arterial disease… Read More “What Is Peripheral Arterial Disease?”
Dry Eye: Symptoms, Treatment, Prevention
Diabetes is a condition that can affect the eyes. Dry eye is one eye condition that is common in people who have diabetes… Read More “Dry Eye: Symptoms, Treatment, Prevention”
Insulin Resistance: Three Associated Medical Conditions
Learn how insulin resistance can influence certain additional conditions and discover that there are extra benefits to managing your blood glucose beyond just diabetes… Read More “Insulin Resistance: Three Associated Medical Conditions”
What Is a Dilated Eye Exam?
If you’ve been putting off getting your annual dilated eye exam, now is as good a time as any! Learn more about this exam and why it’s so important… Read More “What Is a Dilated Eye Exam?”
