Everyone experiences some muscle loss as they age, but having diabetes can make you more susceptible to muscle loss even at a younger age
Managing complications
Diabetes and high blood pressure
Everything you need to know about diabetes and high blood pressure. Includes information about high blood pressure medications and eating tips like ways to cut back on salt.
Hearing loss: causes, types and diagnosis
Hearing loss is defined as the reduced ability to hear sounds. It can occur at any age and can happen gradually or very suddenly. The symptoms of hearing loss may be mild, moderate or severe.
What are the short-term complications of diabetes?
Most people are aware of the long-term complications associated with diabetes, including heart disease, kidney disease, eye disease and nerve damage. However, there are short-term complications that can be dangerous and even life-threatening.
Diabetes and smoking—what you need to know
Diabetes and smoking are two conditions that make each other more difficult to manage. This ‘double hit’ greatly increases your risk of heart attacks and strokes, among many other health problems.
Risk factors and warning signs for diabetes-related eye damage
There is a strong link between diabetes and eye damage (also known as diabetic retinopathy). That’s why it’s important for people with diabetes
