Health Conditions : Diabetes

Neuropathy Poses a Risk to Diabetics
Neuropathy poses a risk to diabetics. Loss of sensation might cause injury or infection to go undiscovered until the problem is well advanced.

How to Self-Monitor Blood Glucose
Self-monitoring blood glucose (SMBG testing) provides a map that guides decisions in managing and treating diabetes.

Caring for a Diabetic
Diabetes has the ability to change the lifestyle of both the caretaker and the person diagnosed, and many who find themselves in this position can easily be overwhelmed if not prepared.

An Overview of Diabetic Neuropathy
Diabetic Neuropathy is a peripheral nerve disorder caused by diabetes.

Diabetes and Skin Care
Diabetes can hurt skin in two ways: through fluid loss and nerve damage.

Diabetes and Foot Care
High blood glucose from diabetes causes two problems that can hurt feet: nerve damage and poor blood flow.

Diabetic Retinopathy Defined
Diabetic retinopathy is the most common diabetic eye disease and a leading cause of blindness in American adults.

Seven Principles to Control Diabetes
These principles will help you manage your loved one's diabetes.

An Overview of Diabetes
Diabetes is a disorder of metabolism—the way our bodies use digested food for growth and energy.