High blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia) can be very harmful for people with diabetes, especially when they remain elevated for long periods of time.
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The top 10 things to tell people about diabetes
We’ve gathered the top 10 things to tell people about diabetes. Some of these ‘messages’ are most suitable for close friends or colleagues, while others are helpful for everyone you meet on a fairly regular basis.
Take 4 vital steps to manage diabetes
Think diabetes self-management is way too complicated for you? Think again! Just follow the four vital steps outlined in this article to get and stay on top of diabetes!
What medications are used to protect the kidneys?
There are many things that can be done on a daily basis to manage kidney disease and reduce the risk of kidney damage, including taking medications.
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.
Is your blood glucose monitor accurate? How do you know?
Every day, people living with diabetes use their blood glucose monitoring results to make self-management decisions. How accurate should your blood glucose monitor be? What do you need to know about blood glucose monitor accuracy?
