What Is Glaucoma?...Anyone can get the eye disease glaucoma. It is the leading cause of blindness in people over 60 and is twice as...
FDA Approves Zegalogue® (dasiglucagon) Injection to Treat Severe Hypoglycemia in People With Diabetes...The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Zegalogue® (dasiglucagon) injection to treat severe hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) in people with...reactionscomments
Don’t Compare Your A1C to Others!...Have you noticed a number of diabetes influencers typically keep their A1C private? It’s easy to feel entitled to that information, given influencers...reactions5comments
Ketoacidosis...Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a very serious complication of diabetes. It can lead to coma or death if not treated quickly. DKA...
Cerebrovascular Disease...About 20 to 40 percent of people with type 2 diabetes have cerebrovascular disease. Diabetic cerebrovascular diseases are the leading causes of...
Oral & Dental Complications...Oral and dental (mouth and teeth) complications are common in people with diabetes. It is estimated that between 34 and 68 percent...
What Is Diabetic Retinopathy?...Diabetic retinopathy is an eye disease caused by diabetes. The retina is a part of the eye located on the back wall...
Kidney Disease...Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney disease. About 1 in 3 people with diabetes has kidney disease. Understanding the connection between...
Hypoglycemia...Hypoglycemia is the medical term for low blood sugar. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) defines hypoglycemia as blood sugar levels that are...
Insulin Resistance...Insulin resistance is a condition associated with type 2 diabetes. It happens when the body is unable to effectively use the insulin...
High Blood Pressure...If you have diabetes, you are twice as likely to have high blood pressure than someone without diabetes. Having both diabetes and...
Hyperosmolar Syndrome...Diabetes is a disease that impacts how the body uses glucose, a sugar that is the main source of energy for the...
Neuropathy...Neuropathy, which refers to nerve damage, is a common complication of diabetes. About half of those with diabetes will develop some type...
Eye Problems Caused by Diabetes...Type 2 diabetes is a condition that is caused by high blood glucose (sugar). Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes may...
Complications of Diabetes and Related Health Problems...Type 2 diabetes is what is known as a chronic health condition or disease. This means it will affect you for the...
Sleep Disorders...Diabetes and sleep disorders are both common problems that can worsen one another. People with diabetes report higher rates of sleep-related conditions...
Infections...Diabetes can affect many different parts of your body. This is especially true if your blood sugar remains high. People with diabetes...
Foot Complications...Problems affecting the feet are common in diabetes and can be disabling. Minor, preventable injuries may become serious and could lead to...
Sweet and Nutty Pears...It’s snack time! A great goal for a snack is something that has a small number of carbohydrates with a side of...reactionscomments
Skin Complications...Diabetes can affect every area of your body, including your skin. Because your skin is the largest organ in the body, it...
