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,…
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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…
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…