As we age, it is common to be treated for more than one medical condition at a time, for example, diabetes, high blood pressure and arthritis. To manage these conditions, patients are often prescribed more than one medication to be taken each day. However, taking multiple medications can be challenging to work into your daily routine.

For people living with type 2 diabetes, the routines are pretty well-known – eat healthy foods, exercise regularly and take medication as prescribed. But what many people might not know is that, despite their best efforts, complications of diabetes may occur. One of the primary complications of diabetes is heart disease, which can actually be present when diabetes is diagnosed or happen any time thereafter.

You may have heard that there is a connection between diabetes and cardiovascular (heart) disease. This expert blog describes the various types of heart disease, why there is a connection with diabetes and what you can do to reduce your risk of developing heart disease.

People with type 2 diabetes have a higher risk of heart disease than people who aren’t living with the condition. Learn 10 ways to protect your heart.

Here are 10 essential foot care tips for people with diabetes

Extreme weather conditions – especially hot temperatures – can have negative effects on the human body, particularly for people with a chronic disease such as diabetes and hypertension. Read more about these effects in this expert blog.

Many people are surprised to learn that skin issues are among the potential complications related to diabetes. Yet one in three people with diabetes will experience a skin issue that is either caused by or affected by diabetes.