Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney disease, known as nephropathy. Find tips to prevent or delay kidney complications.
The 4 types of physical activity
Regular physical activity is important to help meet diabetes management goals. There are four main types of physical activity.
Exercise Intensity: How to Measure it?
Dr. Michael Sarin explains 3 well-known ways you can use to assess your exercise intensity – the Karvonen Formula, the RPE Scale and the Talk Test.
Managing diabetes with insulin
Insulin is one of the many tools that are used to manage diabetes. People living with type 1 diabetes must take insulin, as their bodies are no longer able to produce it. People living with type 2 diabetes may be prescribed insulin to help control their blood sugar more effectively.
Managing low blood sugar with type 1 diabetes
Low blood sugar, also called hypoglycemia, can result when the body has too much insulin.
Standing and light walking benefits patients with type 2 diabetes
For people with type 2 diabetes, a new study suggests standing and light walking may be the key to managing blood sugar levels.