Know Your Kidney Disease Risk? Most People Don’t
PublishedA new survey finds that most Americans don’t know about the connection between diabetes and kidney problems… Read More “Know Your Kidney Disease Risk? Most People Don’t”
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.
Diabetes Eye Problems
PublishedThe eyes are not only our window to the world, but are the window into diabetes. Early signs of diabetes can sometimes be identified through the eyes… Read More “Diabetes Eye Problems”
The Anti-Kidney Stone Diet
PublishedLearn how your diet can help you avoid kidney stones and be kind to your kidneys… Read More “The Anti-Kidney Stone Diet”
Sexual Dysfunction Common in Type 1 Diabetes
PublishedA study just published in the journal Muscle & Nerve has found that sexual dysfunction is a regular complaint among patients with type 1 diabetes… Read More “Sexual Dysfunction Common in Type 1 Diabetes”
New Gene Regions Linked to Diabetic Kidney Disease in Type 1
PublishedThe largest study of its kind has identified 16 different areas of the human genome linked to this complication… Read More “New Gene Regions Linked to Diabetic Kidney Disease in Type 1”
No Kidney Benefit in Type 1 From Reducing Uric Acid Levels: Study
PublishedResearchers were hopeful that the risk of diabetic kidney disease could be slashed with a generic drug, but this didn’t turn out to be the case… Read More “No Kidney Benefit in Type 1 From Reducing Uric Acid Levels: Study”
Product Review: Aquaphor Lip Protectant + Sunscreen
PublishedOne part of the body you don’t want to neglect is your lips. Treat your lips to some TLC with Aquaphor Lip Protectant + Sunscreen… Read More “Product Review: Aquaphor Lip Protectant + Sunscreen”
Type 1 Diabetes and Foot Health: Every Step Counts
PublishedFoot care should be an important part of diabetes management for those with type 1 diabetes… Read More “Type 1 Diabetes and Foot Health: Every Step Counts”
Marijuana Increases Risk of Ketoacidosis in Type 1: Study
PublishedMarijuana use was associated with a much higher risk of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) in people with type 1 diabetes in a new study… Read More “Marijuana Increases Risk of Ketoacidosis in Type 1: Study”
Monitoring Blood Pressure With Type 1 Diabetes
PublishedJust like you know your blood sugar levels, people living with type 1 diabetes should know their blood pressure. With today’s new technology, it’s even easier to keep track of your numbers… Read More “Monitoring Blood Pressure With Type 1 Diabetes”
