Are you aware that nearly 50% of people living with type 2 diabetes (T2D) have developed chronic kidney disease (CKD) related to their diabetes? Left untreated, this can lead to kidney failure.
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What’s that smell? Or is your nose playing tricks on you?
Our sense of smell does more than help us enjoy life’s pleasures—it also keeps us safe by alerting us to dangers such as smoke or a gas leak. When you have diabetes, this vital sense can sometimes be impacted.
How to talk to your healthcare provider about weight management goals
Weight can be a sensitive issue to talk about, and rightfully so. It is often a deeply personal topic since it can come with a lot of stigma and misunderstanding.
Seven quick tips for controlling type 2 diabetes
Once you’ve had a diagnosis of diabetes, there are lots of things you can do every day to control the disease. Here are seven quick tips for controlling type 2 diabetes.
Diabetes and extreme weather: The pitfalls of high temperatures 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.
What is the connection between diabetes and cardiovascular disease?
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.
