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
Kidneys …seven miles of blood vessels. Protect them!
Diabetes affects blood vessels. The kidneys are little powerhouses full of blood vessels, so they are particularly susceptible to harm.
Understanding lipohypertrophy: how to avoid injection site bumps
Are you wondering what those lumps are where you inject your insulin? Is your blood sugar high one day and low the next, despite eating the same thing and nothing else really changing? Does it seem like your insulin isn’t working?
Warning signs for diabetes-related nerve damage
One of the consequences of having diabetes is that over time it can damage the nerves through your body. Here are 11 warning signs for diabetes-related nerve damage that you should keep on your radar.
Acanthosis nigricans: causes, symptoms and treatments you should know about
Acanthosis nigricans is a symptom of diabetes that causes dark patches to appear on the skin. It is associated high blood sugar levels.
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
