Having too much, or too little, sugar (glucose) in your blood will cause health problems in the short-term and even bigger issues over a longer stretch of time. When you have diabetes, it’s essential to consistently manage your blood glucose levels to avoid health complications down the road.
Managing complications
6 long-term diabetes complications and how to prevent them
The list of long-term diabetes complications can be scary. REMEMBER… complications are not due to diabetes BUT are due to poorly managed diabetes.
There is a lot that can be done to prevent problems.
Staying on balance when you have diabetes
Feeling lightheaded and dizzy is never fun, especially when it affects your balance. Add diabetes to the mix and there could be some diabetes-related complications that are contributing to your balance and dizziness issues.
A healthy smile can help protect your heart! Diabetes and oral care.
The link between diabetes and dental problems runs in both directions: if you have high blood sugar levels, you are more likely to have dental problems; if you have a dental infection, it can be a hidden cause of high blood sugar levels. Diabetes and oral care is an important part of your diabetes management plan.
6 best practices to manage low blood sugar emergencies
If you are at risk for severe hypoglycemia, there are some important things you can do to prevent and manage it. Read on to learn about 6 best practices to manage low blood sugar emergencies.
7 ways to help avoid diabetes complications
If you have diabetes, there are a number of strategies you can use to stay healthy and help prevent or delay complications. Read on to learn 7 ways you may be able to avoid diabetes complications, along with some strategies you can use to meet with success!
