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The Relationship Between Diabetes and Heart Disease

January 31, 2023

Heart disease is a common health issue that many people understand the basics of. But the connection between diabetes and heart disease may not be as well known. Learn why people living with diabetes should pay careful attention to their heart health.

Is It Safe to Exercise After Taking Insulin?

January 9, 2023

Many people with diabetes require timed insulin injections to manage their condition and stay healthy. Learn more about how exercise and insulin injections affect each other.

Preventing Type 2 Diabetes: What to Do After a Prediabetes Diagnosis

October 17, 2022

Prediabetes means your blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not yet high enough to be called Type 2 diabetes. The good news is that you can lower your blood sugar to normal levels and significantly reduce your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes—in some cases by more than half.

Treatments for Pain Caused by Peripheral Diabetic Neuropathy

October 3, 2022

An unfortunate result of diabetes is peripheral neuropathy. The good news is an emerging treatment option reduces neuropathy symptoms. It’s called spinal cord stimulation.

Understanding Parathyroid Disease

August 31, 2022

Parathyroid disease affects the way your body manages calcium. Left untreated, serious health conditions can occur. Learn the symptoms and treatment options.

Diabetes During Pregnancy

August 18, 2022

Having a baby is a natural process that’s usually safe and free of complications. However, when you have diabetes, a simple pregnancy can become a lot more complicated.

Pancreatic Cancer and New-Onset Diabetes

June 23, 2022

An important link between pancreatic cancer and new-onset diabetes can help health care providers detect cancer early when it’s easiest to treat.

Diabetes Management as You Get Older

June 15, 2022

For proper diabetes management, it’s important to check your blood sugar level regularly and check in with your care provider to make sure your diabetes treatment stays on track. By making your health a priority as you age, you can prevent other health problems related to diabetes and live a longer, fuller life.

The Connection Between Diabetes and Mental Health

May 26, 2022

Did you know that having diabetes can affect your mental health? Beyond the physical aspects of diabetes management, the disease can cause complications and health problems that may create or worsen symptoms of depression, stress, anxiety and other psychiatric disorders. But whether you have diabetes or are a caregiver for someone who has it, you should know that you are not alone.

Diabetes and Hypertension

April 26, 2022

Two out of three people with diabetes also have hypertension, known as high blood pressure. Find out how to lower your blood pressure and improve your overall health.

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