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Complications from Diabetes
People with diabetes are at a higher risk of certain health problems. As a person with...
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Neuropathy
A common complication caused by prolonged high blood glucose levels, is nerve damage, known as...
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Heart Disease and Stroke
Heart disease and stroke are two to four times more common in people with diabetes. They can...
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Side effects
If you miss a dose, or don't take enough insulin, the result can be high blood glucose levels...
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How does diabetes affect my oral hygiene?
If you have diabetes, you have a higher risk of gum disease, and it might be harder for your...
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What do I do during a stroke?
When blood flow to your brain is stopped, it's called a stroke. It strikes suddenly, and it's...
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Retinopathy
There are several problems caused by having a high blood glucose level over a long period of...
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Kidney Disease
High blood glucose levels can lead to serious or fatal kidney complications.
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Foot care
As a person with diabetes, it is important for you to care for your feet properly every day....
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How do I know if I have nerve damage?
Your nerves are responsible everything you feel. When you have diabetes, one of the...
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What do I do during a heart attack?
A heart attack is scary, whether it's happening to you or to someone around you. But by...
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