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What are The Stages of Diabetes?

Within the past decade, professional organizations, like the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and the American Association of Clinical Endocrino...

Can You Use Epsom Salts If You Have Diabetes?

If you have diabetes, talk to your doctor before soaking your feet in an Epsom salt bath. Soaking your feet may actually increase your risk of foot...

Cereals for People with Diabetes

Cereals that are more processed tend to have a higher GI even if they have fiber added to them. Having protein and health fats with your cereal can...

Is Baking Soda Good for Diabetes?

People with DKA experience mucormycosis at a higher rate than those without DKA. While baking soda does potentially raise your blood pH, the resear...

Have Diabetes? Step Away from The Epsom Salt

Peripheral neuropathy, meaning it affects the arms, legs, and feet, is the most common type of neuropathy in people with diabetes. Itâ€™s possible ...

Whats The Difference Between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes?

Whether you have diabetes or just want to learn a little more about it, you probably know it has something to do with blood sugar. T2D can develop ...

Type 2 Diabetes Statistics and Facts

A child has a 1 in 7 chance of developing diabetes if one parent was diagnosed before age 50. Across all ethnic groups though, type 2 diabetes is i...

Diabetes and Yellow Nails: is There a Connection?

In some people with diabetes, the nails take on a yellowish hue. But in certain cases, yellowing can be a sign of a nail infection. Your doctor can...

What to Know About The Link Between Gout and Diabetes

Gout is a type of arthritis that may occur when uric acid crystals, a natural byproduct of your metabolism, have formed in your joints. If your kid...

Could Oral Insulin Be An Option Some Day?

For many people with diabetes, this involves insulin injections. With injectable insulin, you use a needle to inject the insulin into the fatty tis...