BMI Cannot Be Used Alone to Measure HealthBody mass index, or BMI, is a tool doctors use to check how much a person weighs compared to how tall they...reactions3comments
Neuropathy: Going Beyond Tablets for TreatmentNeuropathy is a notoriously tough complication of type 2 diabetes. Nighttime leg pain, numbness, burning, shooting pains, extreme sensitivity to touch, and...reactionscomments
What to Know If You Have Been Diagnosed With Diabetic Macular EdemaA possible complication for people with type 2 diabetes is macular edema, an eye condition that affects vision. If you have been...reactionscomments
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD): Connections to Type 2 DiabetesNonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is now considered a metabolic disease. You may have heard of metabolic syndrome when learning about type...reactionscomments
Have Diabetes-Related Kidney Disease? Changes to Care You Might NeedHigh blood pressure and diabetes are the top causes of end-stage renal (kidney) disease. If you have diabetes-related kidney disease, changes to...reactions1comment
Can Statins Increase Blood Sugar?Cardiovascular disease is a common and serious complication of diabetes. People with diabetes are more likely to have abnormal cholesterol levels. Having...reactions7comments
Debunking 5 Insulin Myths for Type 2 Diabetes ManagementInsulin tends to be one of the more misunderstood aspects of type 2 diabetes (T2D) management. In my career as a Certified...reactions4comments
Can Type 2 Diabetes Impact Your Menstrual Cycle?Hormones play an important role in type 2 diabetes. The body uses a hormone called insulin to help control the amount of...reactionscomments
Metformin: Myths vs. FactsChances are, if you have type 2 diabetes, you have at some point been prescribed metformin. This medication has a long history...reactions16comments
Diabetes Care: Who Should Be On Your Medical Team?The medical community consists of several professionals who can support your routine diabetes needs and those "every-once-in-a-while" needs. The list of providers and...reactions11comments
How to Take NSAIDs SafelyNSAID stands for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. NSAIDs are widely used to treat mild to moderate pain, fever, and swelling. This makes them...reactionscomments
Non-Invasive Glucose MonitoringResearchers continue to make exciting progress in developing new options for measuring glucose levels. For decades, they have been studying non-invasive glucose...reactionscomments
Reviewing Features of the New Dexcom G7 and Libre 3 CGMsContinuous glucose monitors (CGMs) are devices worn on the body to monitor blood sugar levels consistently. CGMs have become increasingly popular over...reactions1comment
Fournier's Gangrene: A Diabetes ComplicationI'm not surprised if you've never heard of Fournier's gangrene (FG). It's a rare complication of diabetes (noted in less than 0.1...reactionscomments
Gender-Affirming Type 2 Diabetes HealthcareEditor's note: The term "transgender" in this article includes transgender women, transgender men, and the diverse community of nonbinary and genderqueer people...reactionscomments
The Connection Between Nail Health and Type 2 DiabetesPeople with type 2 diabetes are more likely than those without the condition to acquire fungus of the nail. While nail fungus...reactionscomments
What Does It Mean to Be Diagnosed With Prediabetes?Being told you have prediabetes can leave you worried and confused about the future. Read on to learn more about what it...reactionscomments
Postherpetic Neuralgia Is a Real PainPostherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is one of the most common complications of shingles. Up to 18 percent of people who get shingles will...reactionscomments
The Connection Between Chronic Health Conditions and ShinglesThe two most common risk factors for developing shingles are older age and having a chronic health condition that weakens your immune...reactionscomments
What Is Shingles?Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a common viral infection that affects about 1 out of every 3 people in the...reactionscomments
