At ADW Diabetes, we try to keep you up to date on new and exciting information in the diabetes world. Our present administration has a goal to focus on Americans with chronic disease and “how to make our general population healthier.” By learning and being aware of what information is new and relevant, you can start […]
January 2025, brought a usual artic blast into the Southeastern US causing the “coldest stretch of the year.” There was record breaking snowfall for parts of the South. The Southwest and Rockies are expected to receive heavy snowfall this coming week.
Extreme outdoor temperatures with brutally cold winters are becoming much more common. “Weather extremes can affect […]
When hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) occurs, […]
Among the complications associated with diabetes, mental health issues are often the most overlooked ones. Mental health problems can lead to patients compromising their diabetes self-management and increase the risk of serious complications.
Today, we will examine the connection between mental health and diabetes to help you better care for your emotional well-being.
Diabetes […]
It is well known that simple lifestyle changes can maintain your health and help manage your blood sugars. Blood sugar control equals fewer diabetes long-term complications and less overall health problems. Learn how to take better care of yourself with some simple steps. Find out these fast facts:
You may already be familiar with some of the effects of uncontrolled diabetes and its complex complications. Changes can take place in your retina at the back of your eyes (Retinopathy), there can be a reduction in your kidney function (Nephropathy) and blockages may form in your blood vessels (atherosclerosis or heart disease).
High blood sugars may […]
Chronic pain is a “type of pain that persists longer than 3-6 months and appears almost daily.” It could be either musculoskeletal in the muscles, bone and soft tissue, or inflammatory such as an autoimmune disease or neuropathic which is nerve pain, often seen with diabetes.
Pain is complex and often not dealt with. Chronic pain becomes […]
By 2050, it is estimated that over 1.31 billion people worldwide may have diabetes. Type 2 diabetes remains at 90% of the cases due to increased weight and body mass index (BMI), poor diet, over-eating, low activity levels and added environmental hazards.
What have we recently learned?
In Sept. […]