Knowing when to seek help from a healthcare professional is essential knowledge for people living with diabetes, in order to prevent foot complications.
Management
A1C test – are you keeping track?
An A1C (short for ‘glycated hemoglobin’) test is a measure of your blood glucose levels over the past three months.
Treating erectile dysfunction (ED) early
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common complication for men with diabetes. The good news is that recognizing and treating ED early on can help address symptoms and improve overall vascular health.
How are diabetes and Parkinson’s disease connected?
Living with diabetes is not easy. It puts you at risk for a range of health issues, from eye damage to foot problems and kidney disease. Scientists have learned that having diabetes can also make you more vulnerable to Parkinson’s disease.
Why the hype about diabetes and hypertension?
Hypertension or high blood pressure – what is it? And why is it important to recognize and treat hypertension in people with diabetes?
What is glucagon and when is it used?
Glucagon is a hormone released from the pancreas that raises a person’s blood sugar by converting stored glycogen in the liver into glucose.
