Diabetes Canada recently released updated guidelines on hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). This update is important because hypoglycemia is a common and a potentially dangerous complication of diabetes.
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What are the short-term complications of diabetes?
Most people are aware of the long-term complications associated with diabetes, including heart disease, kidney disease, eye disease and nerve damage. However, there are short-term complications that can be dangerous and even life-threatening.
Diabetes and hearing loss: what’s the connection?
Researchers have shown a connection between diabetes and hearing loss. Read on to learn more about what may cause hearing loss in people with diabetes and what to do if you think you may have hearing loss.
How does diabetes affect the kidneys?
Maintaining kidney health is very important for people with diabetes, as kidney disease is a serious complication of diabetes. Read on to learn more about diabetes and kidney health.
Diabetic neuropathy: a nervy situation
Diabetes can damage the nerves throughout your body leading to a condition called diabetic neuropathy. Left untreated, diabetic neuropathy can be painful, and can also pave the way to some serious health complications.
Can an insulin pump help you prevent or delay diabetes complications?
Insulin pump therapy may better regulate your blood glucose levels, and help you prevent or delay diabetes complications. Read more about it in this article.
