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.
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Diabetes support from friends and family
From the day an individual is diagnosed with diabetes – whether Type 1, Type 2 or Gestational Diabetes – the support from friends and family can be very powerful and can help with adjusting to the day-to-day management of diabetes.
Coping with stress: 5 ideas that work
Whether you are a person with diabetes or a family member, stress can have a negative effect on health.
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.
Diabetes and memory: risks, symptoms and treatment
Diabetes can cause memory loss – especially if you have fluctuating blood sugar levels – in both short-term and long-term ways.
The stages of emotions after diabetes diagnosis
Have you or someone close to you just been diagnosed with diabetes? To say that the news usually comes as a shock is an understatement. Gaining information about the emotions shared by others can be helpful at this early stage. It can help you realize that you are far from alone.
