We often hear scary stories about foot problems for people with diabetes. If care is taken it doesnt have to be that way!
Living Well With Diabetes -Articles
Storing diabetes medications and supplies in the summer heat
Do you know extreme temperatures will make diabetes medications and blood glucose testing strips lose their effectiveness?
Diabetes and nausea – is there a relationship?
Everyone experiences nausea at some time. It is a feeling of queasiness or discomfort in the stomach that may come with an urge to vomit.
Diabetes and mental health
Diabetes and mental health are very closely linked. The experience of living with diabetes is often associated with concerns specific to the illness, such as fear of complications or fear of hypoglycemia. As a result, conditions such as depression, diabetes distress and anxiety can all occur.
Tips for checking your feet when you have diabetes
Checking your feet when you have diabetes is very important, as foot problems can develop quickly. Here are some tips for doing daily foot checks.
A1C…what it should mean to me!
If you have diabetes, it is important to know what the A1C (sometimes called hemoglobin A1C) test is, and how the diabetes team uses the A1C.
