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General Health
Staying healthy is about more than just diabetes management. In this section, you’ll find answers to common general health questions. Want to know how to improve your sleep? How diabetes can affect your skin or hearing? How thyroid disorders or shingles relate to diabetes? It’s all here.
TMJ and Diabetes: Is There a Link?
If you have or have ever had pain in your jaw, difficulty chewing, or locking of your jaw, you might have what is called a temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder… Read More “TMJ and Diabetes: Is There a Link?”
Can Diabetics Donate Blood?
Many people regularly donate blood, while others donate during times of a local or national need. But can people with diabetes donate blood? Read More “Can Diabetics Donate Blood?”
Broken Heart Syndrome: Why You May Be at Risk
Dying of a broken heart is more than just a line used in a novel or movie — it’s an actual medical syndrome, and some people really CAN die of a broken heart… Read More “Broken Heart Syndrome: Why You May Be at Risk”
Diabetes and Gallstones: Is There a Link?
Pain, nausea, vomiting, and maybe even a fever or chills. While these symptoms can indicate many issues, they may point to gallstones. Learn more about gallstones and how they might be linked to diabetes… Read More “Diabetes and Gallstones: Is There a Link?”
What to Know About Medullary Thyroid Cancer
If you take certain medicines, you might be curious about the warning on the label not to use it if you or anyone in your family has ever had medullary thyroid cancer (MTC)… Read More “What to Know About Medullary Thyroid Cancer”
Sjogren’s Syndrome Symptoms, Treatment, and More
Sjogren’s syndrome, which affects between one and four million Americans, is an autoimmune condition that can accompany other immune disorders, including lupus and rheumatoid arthritis… Read More “Sjogren’s Syndrome Symptoms, Treatment, and More”
Managing Long COVID
According to the American Medical Association, anywhere from 15% to 80% of people might have long COVID after recovering from the infection… Read More “Managing Long COVID”
What Is Interstitial Cystitis?
Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a chronic condition that causes painful urinary symptoms. What is IC and could having diabetes be a culprit? Read More “What Is Interstitial Cystitis?”
Can Diabetics Take Melatonin for Better Sleep?
Melatonin is a supplement that has become increasingly popular as an over-the-counter sleep aid. There are other reasons why people take melatonin, too. Is this a supplement that you can take if you have diabetes? Read More “Can Diabetics Take Melatonin for Better Sleep?”
What is Brittle Diabetes?
Brittle diabetes is a term that some health experts use to describe diabetes that is especially hard to manage. Could you have brittle diabetes? Read on to learn more… Read More “What is Brittle Diabetes?”
