Our mental health is intrinsically linked with our physical health; when we have a change in one domain, we experience a shift in the other. Getting a diagnosis of diabetes can result in a range of emotions, especially around the time of diagnosis.
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The impact of sunlight and time changes on blood sugar levels: what you should know
The amount of sunlight a person is exposed to can affect their risk of diabetes. If you already have diabetes, it can affect your management of the condition. Daylight saving time (DST) can also affect your blood sugar.
Diabetes and sexual health: what’s the connection?
People with diabetes are often reminded to have regular check-ups for their eyes, kidneys and feet to detect any changes that may result from consistently high blood glucose levels.
Insulin resistance: what it is and how to prevent it
Normally, the insulin in your body allows your cells to convert blood sugar into energy. But when you have insulin resistance, your cells aren’t responding properly, which causes blood sugar levels to rise. Here’s a look at the signs of insulin resistance as well as the ways you can help prevent it from becoming a concern in your life.
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.