When you live with diabetes you are not just coping with a chronic condition, you are navigating an illness that comes with the burden of stigma related to weight.
Management
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.
Tips for maintaining a healthy body weight
There are many things people with diabetes can do to achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Read this expert blog to learn about tips for maintaining a healthy weight.
Managing diabetes with impaired vision
Having diabetes puts you at higher risk for eye complications. Read this article to find ways to successfully manage your diabetes with impaired vision.
Put your health where your mouth is
As children we’re told to floss and brush our teeth to prevent cavities. But with diabetes, good oral health becomes especially important to avoid future complications of the mouth. After all, mouth issues are nothing to smile about.
S.M.A.R.T. goals for diabetes management
Self-managing diabetes, whether type 1, type 2 or gestational diabetes, can be very challenging and empowering at the same time.