diabetes

Diabetes is a disease that affects how your body uses sugar. High blood sugar levels are often associated with diabetes. However, sugar in the blood can fluctuate and the levels can drop dangerously low as well. The following information describes several aspects of low blood sugar and why it can be so dangerous for people […]

Diabetes has become a well-known illness in America due to the number of sufferers struggling with the disease. It has become so well-known, most people can recognize the basic symptoms of diabetes. People with diabetes usually suffer from frequent thirst, frequent urination, weight loss, and exhaustion.

If you have been newly diagnosed with diabetes, you probably have heard your doctor mention the A1C test — also known as the HbA1C, hemoglobin A1C or glycosylated hemoglobin test. And it is natural to wonder just why this is important and what range you should be aiming for. Let’s take a closer look at […]

When you have diabetes, it is common to develop problems with the nerves in your body. It is estimated that approximately 60 percent of diabetics have some form of nerve issues resulting in foot pain. Around 10 percent of people without diabetes may have symptoms of nerve damage. It is as high as 40 percent […]