Recent research has shown diabetes could be a risk factor for Alzheimer's disease and people with Alzheimer's can be more prone to developing diabetes. Many of the reasons are still unknown, but additional information is slowly becoming available. Discover the latest updates about diabetes and Alzheimer's.
Each year, over 100,000 people in the United States get diagnosed with kidney failure. Diabetes is the most common cause of kidney failure in almost half the new cases. Learn more about kidney issues, dialysis and diabetes.
Many people with diabetes experience low blood sugar levels at night. Recent studies revealed it is more common than most experts thought for people with diabetes to experience hypoglycemia while they sleep. Discover 3 reasons for nighttime hypoglycemia and what you can do about them.
Up to 5 million women have polycystic ovarian syndrome. Of these women, more than 50 percent of them will have diabetes or pre-diabetes by the age of 40. Discover more about polycystic ovarian syndrome and its link to diabetes.
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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Diabetes is linked with various complications, including nighttime leg cramps. These cramps can last for a few seconds or several minutes and may wake you up from a sound sleep. Discover more about nighttime leg cramps and what you can do about them when you have diabetes.
It is important for people with diabetes to avoid getting the flu and colds. Diabetes makes it harder to fight off these common ailments, which adds stress to your body and makes it more difficult to control blood sugar levels. Discover ways to fend off the flu and colds with diabetes.
We live in a fast-paced society that demands a great deal of our time and energy. This level of emotional and physical stress can take a toll on your health especially when you have diabetes because your blood sugar levels will rise. Learn how to manage stress and diabetes for a healthier, happier life.
I had hoped that the summertime would give us time to reflect and relax with a slower pace and offer less responsibility. This definitely has not been the case. I have recently instructed several patients who are under a great deal of stress whether it is related to family issues, work, finances, or their own health […]
I often consult with patients who are given diagnoses that they are unfamiliar with. They are too afraid or unsure to ask their health care provider what the definition means. Sometimes even the explanations are misunderstood. I wanted to review some common diabetes complications which may apply to you. My goal is to keep it simple […]