Diabetes is one of the most common health conditions that are currently on rise all over the world. But very few people are aware of the fact that this disease increases your chance of getting affected with other serious health complications. The long-term health issues of diabetes usually develop slowly which in the mean time may turn into life-threatening illness. One thing that should be kept in mind is that the longer you suffer from diabetes and the less controlled your blood sugar levels are, the higher is the risk of complications. The body organs that are affected in diabetics with uncontrolled blood sugar and improper management include that nerves (diabetic neuropathy), kidneys (diabetic nephropathy), feet (diabetic foot), eyes (glaucoma) and heart (hypertension and cardiovascular diseases). Being affected with this disease also put you at greater risk of bone disorders, skin problems, digestive problems, sexual dysfunction and oral health issues. The only way to prevent the onset and control health complications in diabetics is with correct treatment, lifestyle modifications and healthy living.
The interplay of diabetes, high blood pressure and kidney diseases is at times hard for people to understand and is more of a vicious cycle.
Increasing levels of overweight and obesity could be a possible factor leading to higher rates of small fiber neuropathy, say researchers.
A new study says regular antidepressant treatment may benefit people with diabetes and depression.
Diabetic heart disease is common among patients of type 2 diabetes. But hopes in the form of a new treatment may soon be here. Read on to know more.
A new study connects insulin resistance and repetitive ozone exposure to the development of interstitial lung disease. Read on to know more.
In recent years, environmental pollution has emerged as a leading risk factor of diabetes independent of other triggers like unhealthy diet and bad lifestyle choices.
According to experts, even one severe episode of diabetic ketoacidosis in children newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes is linked to cognitive problems.
According to a new study, bacterial infections may elevate the risk of coronary heart disease in individuals with type 1 diabetes. Read on to know more.
Swelling in the feet and ankles is a common complication of diabetes. Read on to know how to deal with this problem naturally.
A new study says that cardiovascular complications among diabetics has declined over the past two decades. But complications like dementia and cancer remain.
Skin disorders are also very common among diabetic patients. In fact, sometimes, your skin disorders may also be an indication of diabetes.
Excessive alcohol intake is not good for anybody. But if you are diabetic, it may have fatal consequences. Strike a balance for better health.
Uncontrolled diabetes can lead to easily preventable and serious health conditions like kidney and heart diseases. But this disease also has a few complications that many people are not aware of.
Vitamins are good for health. But if you have diabetes, it can save your life. Read on to know how different vitamins can help you control this health condition.
As we celebrate World Diabetes Day today, this is what you need to know about the relation between diabetes and depression and how both the conditions can be tackled at the same time. Here is a list of simple hacks to help you cope with both the conditions together.
Weight loss also led to induced remission of high blood sugar among diabetics and reduced the risk of diabetic microvascular complications such as microalbuminuria, a moderate increase in the level of urine albumin.
Most patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes are treated with a "one-size-fits-all" protocol that is not tailored to each person's physiology and may leave many cases inadequately managed.
Insulin resistance is the common link between Alzheimer's disease and diabetes. An excess of blood glucose damages the neurons and resistance towards insulin makes it difficult for the neurons to retrieve glucose for optimal functioning resulting in slow cognitive decline.
Fish oil supplements do not prevent heart attacks or strokes in patients with diabetes, a new study has found.
Diabetes and oral health are interlinked so take care of your blood sugar levels to keep your teeth safe and vice versa.
Turns out, studying about the cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in fat metabolism might help to explore alternative ways to control obesity and type 2 diabetes that may involve the use of therapies.
People with diabetes can have difficulty in self-administering the exact insulin dose at the correct time to keep blood sugar levels in healthy ranges.
Caesarean scar defects are no longer rare, and that is the problem.
Prediabetes is a condition where your blood sugar levels rise beyond the normal range, if not controlled on time it can lead to diabetes mellitus
The interplay of diabetes, high blood pressure and kidney diseases is at times hard for people to understand and is more of a vicious cycle.
Increasing levels of overweight and obesity could be a possible factor leading to higher rates of small fiber neuropathy, say researchers.
A new study says regular antidepressant treatment may benefit people with diabetes and depression.
Diabetic heart disease is common among patients of type 2 diabetes. But hopes in the form of a new treatment may soon be here. Read on to know more.
A new study connects insulin resistance and repetitive ozone exposure to the development of interstitial lung disease. Read on to know more.
In recent years, environmental pollution has emerged as a leading risk factor of diabetes independent of other triggers like unhealthy diet and bad lifestyle choices.
According to experts, even one severe episode of diabetic ketoacidosis in children newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes is linked to cognitive problems.
According to a new study, bacterial infections may elevate the risk of coronary heart disease in individuals with type 1 diabetes. Read on to know more.
Swelling in the feet and ankles is a common complication of diabetes. Read on to know how to deal with this problem naturally.
A new study says that cardiovascular complications among diabetics has declined over the past two decades. But complications like dementia and cancer remain.
Excessive alcohol intake is not good for anybody. But if you are diabetic, it may have fatal consequences. Strike a balance for better health.
Uncontrolled diabetes can lead to easily preventable and serious health conditions like kidney and heart diseases. But this disease also has a few complications that many people are not aware of.
Vitamins are good for health. But if you have diabetes, it can save your life. Read on to know how different vitamins can help you control this health condition.
As we celebrate World Diabetes Day today, this is what you need to know about the relation between diabetes and depression and how both the conditions can be tackled at the same time. Here is a list of simple hacks to help you cope with both the conditions together.
Weight loss also led to induced remission of high blood sugar among diabetics and reduced the risk of diabetic microvascular complications such as microalbuminuria, a moderate increase in the level of urine albumin.
Most patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes are treated with a "one-size-fits-all" protocol that is not tailored to each person's physiology and may leave many cases inadequately managed.
Insulin resistance is the common link between Alzheimer's disease and diabetes. An excess of blood glucose damages the neurons and resistance towards insulin makes it difficult for the neurons to retrieve glucose for optimal functioning resulting in slow cognitive decline.
Fish oil supplements do not prevent heart attacks or strokes in patients with diabetes, a new study has found.
Diabetes and oral health are interlinked so take care of your blood sugar levels to keep your teeth safe and vice versa.
Turns out, studying about the cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in fat metabolism might help to explore alternative ways to control obesity and type 2 diabetes that may involve the use of therapies.
People with diabetes can have difficulty in self-administering the exact insulin dose at the correct time to keep blood sugar levels in healthy ranges.
Caesarean scar defects are no longer rare, and that is the problem.
Prediabetes is a condition where your blood sugar levels rise beyond the normal range, if not controlled on time it can lead to diabetes mellitus
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