2017-07-25 09:17
In fact, I can safely say that it is one of the most draining things in the world. Constantly measuring your blood sugar, watching what you eat, being careful every single day – it rea… Read More
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Diabetes Genetic is a fun educational website about diabetes and how to manage it.
2017-06-11 12:16
Uncontrollable blood sugar is the cause of several preventable conditions. It is very important if you have diabetes to keep your blood sugar consistently inside of your target range.
You ca… Read More
2017-05-08 12:39
Diabetes can cause several different diseases such as DKA, heart disease, diabetic retinopathy, diabetic neuropathy, skin problems, and even strokes. Did you know it can damage your mouth as… Read More
2017-05-01 12:16
Diabetic nephropathy is the number one cause of kidney failure today. This disease is caused by damage to blood cells that are processing fluids inside of the kidneys.
If someone is able to… Read More
2017-04-24 12:22
People with diabetes are twice as likely to develop heart disease or have a stroke. There is strong evidence of a link between diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.
Two out of every three pe… Read More
2017-04-14 12:11
Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Nonketotic Syndrome, better known as HHNS, is a very serious condition. Normally, HHNK develops inside of people at an older age. This condition usually develops i… Read More
2017-04-13 12:14
Most doctors suggest that people get an eye exam at least once a year if they have diabetes. An eye doctor will be able to give you a dilated eye exam and check for diseases that might be de… Read More
2017-04-12 12:24
People with diabetes are likely to develop an eye disease due to high blood sugar levels. Two very common diseases are diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema, DME.
Cataract and Glau… Read More
2017-04-11 12:15
Diabetic retinopathy is an eye disease that causes damage to the retina due to consistently high amounts of blood sugar inside of the body.
Retinopathy can cause blurry vision, spots, and ev… Read More
2017-04-10 12:27
Do you ever wake up in the middle of the night starving? It seems like you need to eat right away in order to get back to sleep. Why does this happen?
This is a normal reaction due to low bl… Read More
2017-04-07 12:03
In 2013, data showed that 5.2 million people in the United States had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. It is currently the 3rd leading cause of death in the United States. Scie… Read More
2017-04-05 13:00
A frequently asked question of doctors is what kind of diet should I be on to manage my diabetes? Can I go on a low-carbohydrate diet?
These questions come from several different places. All… Read More
2017-04-04 12:02
What is diabetic retinopathy? Diabetic retinopathy is a disease that causes “progressive damage to the retina, the light-sensitive lining at the back of the eye” (AOA, 2009).
Jus… Read More
2017-04-03 13:00
Around 60% to 70% of people with diabetes develop neuropathy (Dyck, 2013). This damage to the nerves can cause tingling in areas such as arms, legs, fingers, toes, hands, and feet.
It is com… Read More
2017-03-31 12:08
There is a question that several people, especially parents, worry about. How long can someone go without knowing they have type 1 diabetes? Can they die if he or she does not treat it?
Type… Read More
2017-03-30 12:16
Did you know that “60 to 70 percent of people with diabetes have some form of neuropathy” (Dyck, 2013). That is a lot of people to be affected by a disorder. What all do you need… Read More
2017-03-29 12:45
According to Diabetes Daily, “Insulin is the hormone in our body that allows glucose (sugar) to get into the cells of our body that need glucose for energy” (Diabetes Daily, 2016… Read More
2017-03-28 12:02
Almost everyone has heard of the two main types of diabetes, type 1 and type 2. Michael Dansinger, however, states that the term diabetes has nothing to do with blood sugar (Dansinger, 2016)… Read More
2017-03-27 12:00
A lot of people know of type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes. However, the name has nothing to do with blood sugar. Diabetes is a term for any condition that causes excess amounts of urine to… Read More
2017-03-26 12:04
According to the American Diabetes Association, ADA, a person with diabetes is 1.5 times more likely to have a stroke (ADA, 2014). A stroke occurs when blood is stopped from getting to the b… Read More
2017-03-25 12:03
One of the most important things to do if you have diabetes is to maintain a healthy blood sugar level. Uncontrollable levels can cause serious diseases and conditions like DKA, stroke, hear… Read More
2017-03-24 12:38
People with diabetes are 1.5 times more likely to have a stroke than people without diabetes (ADA, 2014). Not only that, but a lot of conditions associated with diabetes also raise the risk… Read More
2017-03-23 12:25
According to the American Diabetes Association, the ADA, “People with diabetes are far more likely to have a foot or leg amputated than other people” (ADA, 2016). A lot of people… Read More
2017-03-22 12:51
High blood pressure is present in 1 out of every 3 Americans (ADA, 2014). Diabetes effects almost 30 million Americans. Over 86 million people have prediabetes in the United States. Why does… Read More
2017-03-21 12:37
Diabetes is a disease that affects the effectiveness of insulin in converting glucose into energy. This can cause things such as high or low blood sugar levels. Normally, people with diabete… Read More
2017-03-20 12:41
When I first heard of diabetic ketoacidosis, DKA, I did not have a clue what it meant. Ketoacidosis is such an intimidating word. As a huge fan of language, I instantly started breaking it d… Read More
2017-03-19 12:06
Is type 2 diabetes genetic? It’s a thought that crosses over our minds every time one of our relatives become diagnosed.
Am I in trouble? We think about this when we discover the possi… Read More
2017-03-18 12:10
A person with type 1 diabetes has white blood cells that attack islets, cells that produce insulin, because they read them as a foreign substance per the Diabetes Research Institute Foundati… Read More
2017-03-17 12:46
Diabetes insipidus can be triggered by a multitude of causes. Overall, diabetes insipidus is a disorder related to the kidneys and parts of the brain that signal how much fluid to filter. So… Read More
2017-03-16 14:14
When it comes to insulin, there are a lot of questions. Why is it so expensive? Why don’t we use insulin from animals anymore? Why do we use the more expensive stuff?
I think there are… Read More
2017-03-16 12:52
Diabetes insipidus is caused by the kidneys not balancing fluids in the body properly. They will produce more urine, 3-20 quarts a day (Young, 2015). This will cause extreme thirst for peopl… Read More
2017-03-15 12:46
Diabetic ketoacidosis, DKA, is a serious condition that is life-threatening, and it can cause a diabetic coma. It should be taken very seriously.
According to the American Diabetes Associati… Read More
2017-03-14 12:13
Gastroparesis is a disorder where your stomach takes longer to empty out contents (ADA, 2014). This is a serious condition caused by damage done to the vagus nerve (Nazario, 2015).
By slowin… Read More
2017-03-13 12:54
Diabetes can cause damage to blood cells, making it difficult to transfer nutrients to nerves. Sometimes, people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes’ vagus nerve becomes damaged. This is wh… Read More
2017-03-12 12:30
Diabetic ketoacidosis, DKA, is a serious, life-threatening condition that can cause a diabetic coma and possibly death. It develops when the body does not get enough sugar in order to produc… Read More
2017-03-11 12:30
People with diabetes are 1.5 times more likely to have a stroke than people without (ADA, 2014). There are also several other factors that can increase your chance of having a stroke includi… Read More
2017-03-10 12:45
Diabetes and complications with the feet have been connected for a long time. My aunt had diabetes before passing away at the age of 93. She always washed her feet and took other precautions… Read More
2017-03-09 12:19
Diabetes has a strong association with foot disorders. This is normally caused by nerve damage that can impact the blood flow inside of the foot. It is very important to check your feet regu… Read More
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