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Diabetic Complications
There are several health-related complications associated with diabetes. Learn about eye and dental care, diabetic neuropathy, heart disease and get the tools you need to prevent these potential complications.

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”

Product Review: TheraFlow Dual Foot Massager Roller
PublishedLet’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”

Most Diabetic Retinopathy Information on the Internet Isn’t Helpful: Study
PublishedMany websites have information about diabetic retinopathy that’s either inaccurate or too simple or complex to be useful, according to a new study… Read More “Most Diabetic Retinopathy Information on the Internet Isn’t Helpful: Study”

Better Treatment for Type 1 Diabetes
Published“There’s more to treating type 1 diabetes than just bringing down high blood sugar,” say Vanberilt University researchers after a groundbreaking discovery… Read More “Better Treatment for Type 1 Diabetes”

Type 2 Diabetes: 55% of Patients Globally Have NAFLD
PublishedFifty-five percent of people worldwide who have type 2 diabetes also have NAFLD, or non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, according to a new study… Read More “Type 2 Diabetes: 55% of Patients Globally Have NAFLD”

Heart Benefits of Diabetes Drugs May Not Extend to African-Americans
PublishedA new study indicates that the heart benefits of certain classes of diabetes drugs might not extend to African-Americans… Read More “Heart Benefits of Diabetes Drugs May Not Extend to African-Americans”

FDA Approves Nine Generic Neuropathy Drugs
PublishedThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first generic versions of Lyrica (generic name pregabalin), a popular medicine used for nerve pain from neuropathy (nerve damage)… Read More “FDA Approves Nine Generic Neuropathy Drugs”

Exercise Improves Brain Function in Overweight People: Study
PublishedNew findings from the University of Tübingen in Germany show that exercise improves brain function in overweight and obese individuals… Read More “Exercise Improves Brain Function in Overweight People: Study”