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 …
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.
Tips to Manage Cholesterol
People with diabetes are twice as likely to have a heart attack or stroke. What is cholesterol, and what role does it play in this process? Read More “Tips to Manage Cholesterol”
Could You Have Autonomic Neuropathy?
What is autonomic neruopathy and how might you know if you have it? Read on to learn more… Read More “Could You Have Autonomic Neuropathy?”
How Diabetes Can Lead to Dry Eye
If your eyes burn or sting or constantly feel uncomfortable, you may have a condition known as dry eye. If it’s any consolation, you’re not alone — millions of Americans are afflicted with dry eye… Read More “How Diabetes Can Lead to Dry Eye”
Steps to Prevent Diabetic Foot Amputations
Now is the time for people with diabetes to give their feet some love by taking foot care seriously to prevent diabetic foot amputations… Read More “Steps to Prevent Diabetic Foot Amputations”
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”
Eight Lifestyle Ways to Lower Your LDL Cholesterol
People with diabetes are more prone to having high cholesterol. Luckily, there are things that you can do to lower your LDL cholesterol and keep it at a safe level… Read More “Eight Lifestyle Ways to Lower Your LDL Cholesterol”
Blood Pressure Myths and Facts
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, affects almost half of adults in the U.S. Learn about some blood pressure myths and facts… Read More “Blood Pressure Myths and Facts”
What Is Resistant Hypertension?
Treatments are available for high blood pressure, but if you’re noticing that, despite taking steps to treat it, your blood pressure is still above your target, you might have what is called resistant hypertension… Read More “What Is Resistant Hypertension?”
Seven Signs of an Unhealthy Heart
There’s no better time than now to focus on keeping your heart – and blood vessels – as healthy as possible! Learn about some signs of an unhealthy heart… Read More “Seven Signs of an Unhealthy Heart”
Understanding Liver Function Tests
Everyone has a liver but not everyone understands exactly what it does or why it’s so important. Surprisingly, the liver has numerous roles (upwards of … Read More “Understanding Liver Function Tests”
