Better Health & Beyond — Diabetes
Why Does Type 2 Diabetes Cause Your Feet to Go Numb?
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High blood sugar that's uncontrolled can lead to serious complications, like pain, numbness, and injury in the feet and legs.
Don’t Freak Out! You are Diabetic, Now What?
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1. No, It Probably Isn’t a Mistake When first diagnosed, many people find it difficult to believe. They think it must be a terrible mistake, believing that perhaps another test is needed or thinking maybe it will just go away. This is a very natural response to the shock of receiving the diagnosis. Unfortunately, it is very likely that your diagnosis is real and diabetes is here to stay. You’re now part of the very large and growing club of people with diabetes – a club, we understand, that you would prefer not to join! 2. The Good News Is, This...
10 Footcare Tips For People With Diabetes
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Diabetic foot care is essential as diabetes can be dangerous to your feet—even a small cut can produce serious consequences. Diabetes may cause nerve damage that takes away the feeling in your feet. Diabetes may also reduce blood flow to the feet, making it harder to heal an injury or resist infection. Because of these problems, you may not notice a foreign object in your shoe. As a result, you could develop a blister or a sore. This could lead to an infection or a nonhealing wound that could put you at risk for an amputation.
7 Common Meds That May Make It Harder to Control Your Blood Sugar
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Take care when using these common medicines, and work with your doctor to minimize the effects.
The 5 Best Sugar Substitutes for People With Type 2 Diabetes
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When it comes to blood sugar and weight management, not all sugar substitutes are created equal. Find out which option is the best fit for your health goals.