Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, formally known as nonalcoholic steatohepatitis or NASH, affects around 2 to 5 percent of people in the United States. NASH involves damage or inflammation to the liver which can lead to liver failure, cirrhosis or liver cancer. It is important to learn more about NASH as it often goes hand-in-hand with diabetes.
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Spring brings to mind green grass, new life and plenty of fresh food. It is easier to make good choices when you have diabetes because there is an abundance of tasty produce available. Discover 8 anti-inflammatory foods to get you healthy this spring.
Many of us are always interested in learning and are on a constant search to find new products, medications, modalities, foods, vitamins or supplements to improve our health especially when we have diabetes.
Having diabetes may compromise your immune system and makes it harder to ward off other health issues. There are other factors that can compromise your immune system. Learn what you can do about conditions that blunt your immune system.
Spring is here and everyone is happy to see longer, warmer days. Garden parties and barbecues are a great way to celebrate the season. Enjoy the seasonal pleasures without guilt when you prepare an original springtime diabetes meal from appetizer to dessert.
Diabetes is a leading cause of vision loss and ongoing research is being done to help alleviate eye disease. Recently there have been new and exciting advances in diabetic eye disease. Learn more about these advances so you can discuss them with your health care team.
People with diabetes are more prone to developing skin conditions than those who do not have diabetes. In some instances, doctors report the presence of skin disorders prior to diagnosing diabetes. Discover 4 common spring and summer skin conditions with diabetes and what you can do about them.
An ongoing debate exists about which is healthier – omega-3 or omega-6 fatty acids. Both are ‘essential’ fats the body needs for a variety of functions. Consider the comparisons between omega 3’s versus omega 6’s and how they pertain to diabetes.
Often people worry about belly fat and how it may impact their overall health. But the belly fat you can see and feel might not be your biggest concern. Discover the difference between visceral fat and subcutaneous fat and why it really matters.
Smoking is a bad habit for everyone and it can make diabetes far worse. Because nicotine is addictive, it can be difficult to kick the habit. Discover some helpful methods to quit smoking when you have diabetes.