You are undoubtedly aware of the importance of regular activity for people with diabetes. Regular exercise can control blood glucose levels, improve circulation and muscle strength, help maintain optimum weight, and generally promote a sense of wellbeing.
Management
Diabetes onset
Diabetes onset differs between type 1 and type 2. Read about the differences in this article.
Acupuncture: a traditional treatment with modern day benefits for diabetes
Acupuncture has been practiced in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years to treat various conditions and improve overall health. But now, more and more healthcare providers in the western world are recognizing its benefits in treating diabetes complications too.
Managing diabetes foot care in the winter
Foot ulcers are one of the most common and serious complications of diabetes, often leading to risk of amputation. This makes ongoing preventative foot care essential for people with diabetes, especially during the winter months.
What is diabetes insipidus?
ADH is a hormone that controls how much water your kidneys make into urine to prevent you from getting dehydrated. People who don’t have enough ADH in their bodies can develop a condition called diabetes insipidus (DI) or water diabetes. Here’s a look at what causes diabetes insipidus and what you can do to get it under control.
Brittle Diabetes
Brittle diabetes is a condition when your body’s blood sugar levels are unexplainably too high or too low. Find out why it happens and what you can do about it.
