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.

Sexual Dysfunction Common in Type 1 Diabetes

Published December 20, 2019

A 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

Published December 11, 2019

The 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

Published November 25, 2019

Researchers 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

Published November 23, 2019

One 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

Published November 20, 2019

Foot 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

Published November 7, 2019

Marijuana 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

Published October 29, 2019

Just 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”

Research Highlights Angioplasty Risks in People With Diabetes

Published October 21, 2019

A new study shows how higher insulin levels may contribute to complications of angioplasty, a common heart procedure, in people with diabetes… Read More “Research Highlights Angioplasty Risks in People With Diabetes”

Heart Risk Grows During Menopause in Women With Type 1 Diabetes: Study

Published October 17, 2019

Women with type 1 diabetes were uniquely likely to show an increase in one measure of heart disease risk in a recent study… Read More “Heart Risk Grows During Menopause in Women With Type 1 Diabetes: Study”

Product Review: TheraFlow Dual Foot Massager Roller

Published October 5, 2019

Let’s face it — our feet take a beating. Your best bet is to treat your feet to the TheraFlow Dual Foot Massager Roller… Read More “Product Review: TheraFlow Dual Foot Massager Roller”

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