If My Blood Sugar is High, why am I so Hungry?
Feeling shaky and hungry are the common signs of hypoglycemia or low blood sugar. It makes sense to be hungry when our blood sugar…
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The Connection Between Diabetes and Sleep Disorders
“A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor’s book” is an Irish proverb. But restful sleep may be…
Can Diabetics Wear Sandals?
Summer may evoke images of walking barefoot in sand or grass. However, walking barefoot, and even wearing sandals, can be dangerous for diabetics. The…
Diabetes Affects the Musculoskeletal System
I’ve had neck spurs, plantar fasciitis (heel spurs), trigger finger, and arthritis. Now I have sciatica on my back. If you haven’t already guessed,…
How Diabetes Affects the Lymphatic System
The lymphatic (lymph) system is an important part of the immune system. One of its jobs is to protect the body by fighting infections.…
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Diabetes Affects Another Organ, the Mouth
You know diabetes affects organs such as the kidneys, heart, eyes, and skin. But did you know it also affects another organ, the mouth?…
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Itchy Scalp and Skin? It’s Your Diabetes
It may surprise you to learn that itchy skin and scalp can be caused by diabetes. While eye, kidney, and heart disease are well-known…
Two Reasons Your Blood Sugar is High at 3 AM
You’re up at 3 AM, and your blood sugar is rising again. While there may be many reasons it’s high at dawn, the two…
Aspirin May Reduce Cardiovascular Disease in Diabetics
When I get accused of being “woo woo” about natural remedies, I remind people that a popular medication, aspirin, originally came from nature, in…
UTIs: A Lesser-Known Diabetes Complication
A few months ago, I had a sharp pain in my side and was urinating every hour. My first thought was that I had…
A French Pine Tree for Diabetic Retinopathy
Several years ago, I was at my annual eye exam. For diabetics, this is not a vision test for glasses or contacts, but a…