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Type 2 diabetes dates all the way back to the Egyptian period. There were an estimated 536 million people with diabetes in 2021 and there are 783 million people with diabetes expected by 2045. According to a 2020 article published in the Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives, “Climate change, and in particular global temperatures […]
Diabetes is not directly related to causing headaches and headaches are not always a symptom of diabetes but there are certain situations where the two medical conditions are connected. Diabetes can trigger severe head pain at specific times.
Changes in blood sugars, either low or high, is one reason people with diabetes suffer with headaches. “The more […]
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Diabetic neuropathy remains one of the most painful and debilitating complications associated with diabetes […]
Recent studies revealed people with diabetes could be at a higher risk of developing dementia. Other factors that are noted in brain deterioration are family history, aging, smoking, cardiovascular disease, being a female (have twice the risk of dementia) and lack of quality sleep. African Americans, American Indians and Alaska […]
April is designated as Parkinson’s Awareness Month. People with type 2 diabetes may have an increased risk of developing a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease later in life. Type 2 diabetes and Parkinson’s are both aging-associated diseases as well as chronic diseases that are both turning into epidemics worldwide. Parkinson’s – like diabetes – is considered a […]
Knowing what to do to manage your diabetes is crucial to your future health. Understanding the difference between true and false information about diabetes can help you achieve better blood sugar control. Look for accurate information from reliable sources. There is so much information online or learned from our friends and family about diabetes that may […]
Although internet shopping has grown tremendously in the last few years, there is still a large interest in physically hitting the stores and malls on Black Friday, which occurs annually the day after Thanksgiving, this year on Friday November 25th, 2022. The traditional holiday shopping season usually begins the day after Thanksgiving and ends on Christmas […]
Extreme summer heat affects everyone, but it is more threatening when you have a chronic illness including diabetes. “People with diabetes feel the heat more than people who do not have diabetes.” Reasons may include complications to blood vessels and nerves from high blood sugars, which can affect how much you perspire. If you don’t perspire […]
Coping with type 2 diabetes may cause frustration, but once you learn the “how’s and why’s”, you may be surprised at how well you can do along with added care and information from your diabetes team. Diabetes is a chronic disease and can be challenging for anyone, everyone and possibly even you! These feelings are normal, […]
June is Brain Health Awareness month and a great time to start focusing on helping your brain develop better habits. You can keep your sharpness, acuity and enhance your learning abilities. Most people who have diabetes are aware of common potential complications such as heart disease, high blood pressure, nerve problems, foot issues and eye complications. […]