Diabetic Complications

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…

1 year ago

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…

1 year ago

Can Diabetics Wear Sandals?

Summer may evoke images of walking barefoot in sand or grass. However, walking barefoot, and even wearing sandals, can be…

2 years ago

Diabetes Affects the Musculoskeletal System

I've had neck spurs, plantar fasciitis (heel spurs), trigger finger, and now I have arthritis. If you haven't already guessed,…

2 years ago

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…

2 years ago

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…

2 years ago

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…

2 years ago

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…

2 years ago

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…

3 years ago

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…

3 years ago

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