Research suggests that individuals with type 2 diabetes are at an increased risk of developing sleep apnea, and vice versa.
Managing complications
Diabetes and macular edema: what’s the connection?
Diabetic macular edema (DME) is a complication of diabetes that can cause vision problems and even blindness. It may be prevented or delayed with good diabetes management.
Diabetes, heart disease and stroke – the important connection you need to know about
Heart disease and stroke are common complications of diabetes. In fact, people with diabetes are twice as likely to have a heart attack or stroke than those who don’t have the condition.
10 tips to manage diabetes complications
There are many things you can do to prevent diabetes complications, including making sure your blood sugar is at target, and seeing your diabetes healthcare team regularly. Read this expert blog to discover 10 tips to manage diabetes complications.
Avoiding or delaying eye damage from diabetes – 4 tips to help you
One of the more common complications of diabetes is eye damage (retinopathy). It is caused by damage to the blood vessels in the part of the eye called the retina.
Diabetic eye disease. You won’t see it coming!
I often speak with people about the value of regular eye exams to detect and treat diabetic eye disease. They reply, my vision is fine – why would I need to have regular exams?
