Eye Problems Caused by DiabetesType 2 diabetes is a condition that is caused by high blood glucose (sugar). Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes may lead to a group of vision problems called...
Be Prepared With a Diabetes Emergency KitIt's always useful to be prepared for any emergency. As someone who loves having helpful kits handy and who has diabetes, I know how important it is to have a...
Eye Problems Caused by DiabetesType 2 diabetes is a condition that is caused by high blood glucose (sugar). Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes may lead to a group of vision problems called...
Be Prepared With a Diabetes Emergency KitIt's always useful to be prepared for any emergency. As someone who loves having helpful kits handy and who has diabetes, I know how important it is to have a...
Eye Problems Caused by DiabetesType 2 diabetes is a condition that is caused by high blood glucose (sugar). Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes may lead to a group of vision problems called...
Be Prepared With a Diabetes Emergency KitIt's always useful to be prepared for any emergency. As someone who loves having helpful kits handy and who has diabetes, I know how important it is to have a...
What I Wish Someone With Type 2 Diabetes Would Ask Me as a CDCESI LOVE when someone comes to see me with a list of questions. I'm a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES). When someone comes with questions, it usually means they’ve...
Why I Test My Sugar So Frequently"Why do you test your sugar so frequently?" This is the question that I get asked most often by my doctors, friends, family, and others in the diabetes community. To...
How to Manage Diabetes BurnoutIn my head, the same image played repeatedly: I’m stuck on a merry-go-round, endlessly going around and around. But instead of reaching for the brass ring, I check my glucose...
What Is Diabetic Macular Edema?Macular edema is a buildup of fluid in the macula. The macula is an important part of the retina, which is the inner lining of the eye. The macula gives...
Vision Complications of Type 2 DiabetesWe surveyed people with type 2 diabetes to better understand vision-related complications and their physical and emotional ramifications. Vision problems can be one of the most frightening complications of diabetes...
Community Views: Bothersome T2D SymptomsFor some people, living with type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a constant struggle. Keeping blood glucose levels within a healthy range can be a daily challenge. Many symptoms impact the...
5 Causes of High Blood SugarYou have diabetes, so it is essential to keep your blood sugar levels within a reasonable range. Poor control of blood sugar levels over time can lead to heart disease,...