Diabetes Care

It can be difficult to self-diagnose if you have diabetes.  There are many symptoms that may mean diabetes, but they may also be symptoms of other non-diabetic diseases or problems. 

Conversely, many symptoms of diabetes may be ignored because they seem unimportant.  Ignoring symptoms of diabetes can have terrible consequences.  It is important to schedule an [...]

When someone has diabetes, that means he is much more susceptible to various diseases, such as heart disease and peripheral artery disease. This is why it is so important for diabetics to maintain their health and insulin levels.
Diabetes mellitus treatment can seem overwhelming at first, but creating daily routines can help greatly with this. [...]

Having type 1 diabetes can be scary.  The complications for type 1 diabetics are serious, especially for those who neglect to care for their diabetes.  Those with type 1 diabetes are at risk for the following complications:
 

Getting heart disease (aka cardiovascular disease)
Going blind (aka retinopathy)
Getting nerve damage (aka neuropathy)
Getting kidney damage (nephropathy)

One of the most [...]

Dieting for weight loss can be difficult under the best of circumstances.  For those who are diabetic, weight loss diet planning is even more challenging.
Fortunately, the American Diabetes Association has put together a book that is meant to help diabetics understand the proper ways to diet.  The book, called “16 Myths of a Diabetic Diet,”  will [...]

If your child may have diabetes, then the earlier it is diagnosed, the better off your child will be.  There are many symptoms of diabetes.  Children are often misdiagnosed by parents, as they tend to lose weight, while teenagers and adults tend to be overweight. 
Symptoms of juvenile diabetes may include:
 

Feeling an unquenchable thirst, which leads [...]

If you are a pregnant woman with type 1 diabetes, pregnancy can be a time of concern.  There is good reason to be concerned, as your body will need an increased amount of insulin.  The last three months of your pregnancy will need the greatest increase.
The reason for the increased need of insulin is due [...]

Whenever a group of people get together and bring food, there is always a chance that someone there may be diabetic.  While most people may not think twice about this, some may wonder, “What are the best foods for diabetics?”
The severity of the diabetes will determine what a diabetic should or should not eat.  If [...]

People who are diagnosed with low blood sugar often wonder, can low blood sugar lead to diabetes?  While it is possible, it is not necessarily likely.  
Symptoms of low blood sugar, called hypoglycemia, include:

Blurred vision
Fatigue
Irritation
Increased hunger

If you are concerned that your low blood sugar may develop into diabetes then the best thing to do is make an [...]