There have been some interesting posts in the ‘Connect’ section of this site about the challenges of supporting teens with diabetes.
Self-monitoring your blood pressure
High blood pressure – also called hypertension – increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. It’s important to keep blood pressure within diabetes management targets.
Diabetes and wound care
Paying close attention to wounds is important for people with diabetes. Common types of wounds include diabetic foot ulcers, arterial ulcers, venous ulcers and pressure ulcers.
Can diabetes be misdiagnosed?
As researchers delve into the causes, prevalence and treatment of diabetes across the globe, they’re also discovering that some forms of diabetes can be misdiagnosed too.
How to check blood glucose levels
If you have diabetes, check blood glucose at regular intervals. It is one of the best things you can do to manage your diabetes
Environmental factors linked to diabetes
While having family members with diabetes will increase your chances of getting the disease yourself, environmental factors also play a key part in causing diabetes.
