Fear of Diabetes ComplicationsIf you are someone who is not familiar with diabetes and the complications that could come from it, this may not cause you much worry until you or a loved...Bookmark for later
Signs and Symptoms of Kidney IssuesYou might not think much about your kidneys. But they play a critically important role in your overall health. With one-in-three people in the US at risk for developing chronic...Bookmark for later
Fear of Diabetes ComplicationsIf you are someone who is not familiar with diabetes and the complications that could come from it, this may not cause you much worry until you or a loved...Bookmark for later
Signs and Symptoms of Kidney IssuesYou might not think much about your kidneys. But they play a critically important role in your overall health. With one-in-three people in the US at risk for developing chronic...Bookmark for later
Fear of Diabetes ComplicationsIf you are someone who is not familiar with diabetes and the complications that could come from it, this may not cause you much worry until you or a loved...Bookmark for later
Signs and Symptoms of Kidney IssuesYou might not think much about your kidneys. But they play a critically important role in your overall health. With one-in-three people in the US at risk for developing chronic...Bookmark for later
Multiple Organs and Tissues Play a Role in Type 2 DiabetesThe pancreas is not the only organ in the body that impacts type 2 diabetes. Doctors now know that many organs and tissues all play a role in controlling blood...Bookmark for later
Excessive Thirst and Frequent UrinationExcessive thirst (polydipsia) and frequent urination (polyuria) are two common symptoms of type 2 diabetes. Both are signs that high blood sugar (glucose) is causing your kidneys to work extra...Bookmark for later
Can You Develop Complications Even When Diabetes is Well Controlled?One of the biggest stressors you face as a person with diabetes is that if your diabetes is not well controlled, you are putting yourself at risk for some pretty...Bookmark for later
Well-Managed Diabetes is the Leading Cause of NothingI have a favorite cup that says: “Well-managed diabetes is a leading cause of _______." I should be clear that it is not intended to be a fill-in-the-blank question. Instead...Bookmark for later
The Complications of DiabetesThere may be days where living with diabetes feels easier than you thought it would be. And other days where all you want to do is throw in the towel...Bookmark for later
The Un-Glamourous Value of Peeing in a CupMost people realize they have to contribute a little urine during their annual physical — if you haven’t been asked to do this, then read on. This is definitely something you...Bookmark for later
How to Manage Diabetes BurnoutAt one point I dealt with diabetes burnout. I just did not care about my numbers or my diet anymore. I wanted nothing to do with medications or healthy eating...Bookmark for later
We’re Saying the Same Thing but Using Different Words: Complicated Words Associated With Diabetes CareMedical notes and lab work are becoming more available via online healthcare portals. However, that doesn’t make the medical jargon found in them any easier to understand. You may read...Bookmark for later