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Living Well With Diabetes -Articles
Continuous glucose monitoring: seeing is believing
Can you guess the exact weight of something without a scale? The same applies to guessing what your glucose (sugar) level might be at any given time of the day. However, continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices make the invisible, visible.
Is your blood glucose monitor accurate? How do you know?
Every day, people living with diabetes use their blood glucose monitoring results to make self-management decisions. How accurate should your blood glucose monitor be? What do you need to know about blood glucose monitor accuracy?
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.
What medications are used to protect the kidneys?
There are many things that can be done on a daily basis to manage kidney disease and reduce the risk of kidney damage, including taking medications.
