Being constipated is nothing to be ashamed or embarrassed about. Can diabetes cause constipation? Get answers here …
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.
Learn About Lyme Disease: Are You at Risk?
You’ve probably heard of Lyme disease, and maybe you’ve even had it. What exactly is Lyme disease, and what causes it? And does having diabetes put you at risk? Read More “Learn About Lyme Disease: Are You at Risk?”
Does Diabetes Cause Hair Loss?
Everyone loses some hair every day. That may seem surprising, but the reality is that people shed between 50 and 100 hairs each day… Read More “Does Diabetes Cause Hair Loss?”
Signs of Dehydration
Dehydration happens when you lose more fluids than you are taking in, and your body doesn’t have enough fluids to work properly. Dehydration is associated with certain illnesses and even death… Read More “Signs of Dehydration”
Staying Sharp: Seven Ways to Keep Your Brain Healthy
unfortunately, people with diabetes are at risk of developing cognitive impairment. Luckily, there are steps that you can take to help your brain stay healthy and hopefully ward off mental decline… Read More “Staying Sharp: Seven Ways to Keep Your Brain Healthy”
Heart Rate Chart: Understand Your Heart Rate
You might also be curious to know the difference between pulse and heart rate, and what your target heart should be if you are exercising. Find out more with this heart rate chart… Read More “Heart Rate Chart: Understand Your Heart Rate”
Lifestyle Changes to Manage Acid Reflux
Acid reflux occurs when the contents of your stomach come back up into your esophagus. Find out steps you can take to cool the burn… Read More “Lifestyle Changes to Manage Acid Reflux”
Feeling Fatigued? Here’s How to Fight It
A common side effect of having diabetes is feeling fatigued. Learn why this happens and what you can do about it… Read More “Feeling Fatigued? Here’s How to Fight It”
Diabetic Alert Dogs
Considering a diabetic alert dog? Read on to learn more about these special dogs and to find out if you could benefit from having one… Read More “Diabetic Alert Dogs”
Skin Cancer: Types, Risk Factors, Prevention, and More
Some research indicates that people with diabetes may have a higher risk of skin cancer. Learn about risk factors, symptoms, prevention, and more… Read More “Skin Cancer: Types, Risk Factors, Prevention, and More”
Staying Hydrated
Keeping up with your fluid intake is important, especially when you have diabetes. Read on to learn why! Read More “Staying Hydrated”
