May is National Better Hearing Month so I thought it was a good time to share information about diabetes and hearing loss. According to a study published in The Annals of Internal Medicine, “34.5 million people in America have some kind of hearing loss”. Although controversial, according to the ADA (American Diabetes Association), “hearing loss is […]
There are a variety of complications from uncontrolled diabetes including diabetic neuropathy and peripheral artery disease. Peripheral neuropathy is a specific type of nerve damage that affects the extremities - arms and legs.
People with diabetes may be more likely to experience sleep loss. Studies have also shown those who do not sleep well can face an increased risk of developing diabetes. Fortunately, there are certain sleep solutions to ensure you get enough shut-eye for good health.
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.