If you take insulin or a diabetes medication that increases insulin produced by the pancreas (such as glyburide, gliclazide or repaglinide), you may be at risk of severe hypoglycemia. Read on to learn some things your family and friends can do to help you manage severe low blood sugar.
Management
What is a low blood sugar emergency?
There are different levels of low blood sugar – mild, moderate and severe – and they are managed differently. It is especially important to know about low blood sugar emergencies so that you or a family member, friend, caregiver or co-worker can help out in this situation.
How do you know if you have kidney disease?
Kidney disease is a common complication of diabetes. Read about diabetes and kidney disease in this article, including symptoms, tests that diagnose it and the five stages of kidney disease.
How does diabetes affect the kidneys?
Maintaining kidney health is very important for people with diabetes, as kidney disease is a serious complication of diabetes. Read on to learn more about diabetes and kidney health.
Coronavirus support: Meditation, relaxation, and mental health
In this post you will find a collection of apps, websites and expert opinions to help you reduce anxiety and stress to help you cope during these difficult times!
Coping strategies for trying times
Much of the coverage of COVID-19 has been focused upon our physical health. But what about our psychological health? Times like these make those of us who are already anxious, even more anxious. We worry about our own health and the health of our loved ones as well as our job stability, food insecurity and the economy. It can be overwhelming.
