Diabetes Complications

Unusual Symptoms Related To Diabetes

Although the 2025 numbers are not officially in, “over 38 million Americans are currently diagnosed with diabetes, with about 90-95% being type 2.” Over 97 million Americans have pre-diabetes. The anticipated increases in diabetes in 2026 and beyond are “1 in 10 Americans will have diabetes.”

The CDC states “up to 8.7 million […]

Key Takeaways

• Over-the-counter A1C home test kits are accurate enough to be used for tracking long-term trends between visits with a qualified healthcare professional.
• A1C home test kits are not a substitute for laboratory-grade A1C tests or daily blood glucose testing.
• A1C home test kits are a valuable addition to an at-home diabetes care regimen, as […]
  

Diabetes has been known to influence the brain for more than 100 years. Sugar is the main source of energy for your brain and when your blood sugar is either low or high, brain fog can occur. Brain fog is more than just an annoyance. It presents as difficulty in concentrating, mental fatigue, problems with multitasking […]

Key Takeaways

• 11.6% of the U.S. population is living with diabetes.
• 40% of employees living with diabetes have been mistreated in the workplace due to their condition.
• Steps you can take to support employees living with diabetes include overcoming the stigma by learning about the disease and its impact, educating your team, and providing a private […]
  

Key Takeaways

• Start by getting in touch with your own emotions so you can better explain them to your loved ones.
• Reassure children that you’re taking care of your health, and get them involved in basic at-home management.
• Be open and honest with friends and family, and set boundaries if needed.

The idea of explaining diabetes to […]

Key Takeaways

• Diabetes burnout is very real and very normal. It’s okay to feel mentally and emotionally overwhelmed.
• You’re not alone. Approximately 800 million people have diabetes.
• Try to normalize the cycle of resting, resetting, recharging, and restarting.
• Little changes to habits and routines can have a profound long-term impact.

Living with diabetes can feel like swimming […]

Daily, there is updated information concerning diabetes. At ADW Diabetes, we want to keep you informed so that you can take better control of your diabetes. Knowledge is your personal power when it comes to your health.

Read on to get answers to some common diabetes questions.

1. Why do high blood sugars (can signify uncontrolled diabetes) make […]