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Diabetes Signs and Symptoms: What Are My Long-Term Risks?

Oct 11, 2016 · Helen Boehm Johnson, MD · Diabetes

If you’ve experienced diabetes signs and symptoms, your healthcare provider may have told you about short-term risks of poorly controlled diabetes, among them them diabetic emergencies or diabetic shock. These aren’t the only reasons, however, that you need to keep your diabetes signs and symptoms tightly controlled. (See also our … Read More

Diabetes Symptoms in Women

Sep 22, 2016 · Helen Boehm Johnson, MD · Diabetes

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that more than 13 million women—or roughly 11 percent of all women in the U.S.—suffer from diabetes. What characterizes diabetes symptoms in women? A number of factors can come into play. First, let's answer the question "What is diabetes?" Diabetes is … Read More

What Is Diabetes?

Aug 24, 2016 · Helen Boehm Johnson, MD · Diabetes

People who haven’t encountered it may wonder, "What is diabetes?" Also known as diabetes mellitus, diabetes is the name of a group of diseases in which the body is unable to properly utilize blood sugar (glucose) for energy. There are three primary forms—diabetes type 1, diabetes type 2, and gestational … Read More

Get Moving Before Symptoms of Diabetes Occur

Jul 5, 2016 · Jim Black · Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes sneaks up on you. You may go for years paying no attention to your blood sugar. And even if you develop symptoms of diabetes, you still might not realize that you’ve joined the millions of Americans who have the disease. “Comparative to other diseases that alarm people, … Read More

Type 2 Diabetes Symptoms and Oral Medications

Jul 1, 2016 · Helen Boehm Johnson, MD · Diabetes

If you’re experiencing type 2 diabetes symptoms, there are a variety of oral medications your healthcare provider may prescribe for you. The meds may work as single therapy, in combination with insulin, or in combination with another oral medication. Each group of drugs has a unique mode of action, but … Read More

Signs of Diabetes: What the Symptoms Mean

Jun 24, 2016 · Helen Boehm Johnson, MD · Diabetes

Many of the same symptoms can be seen in people with type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes; however, people with type 1 diabetes tend to have more severe and more sudden-onset symptoms. Conversely, some people with type 2 symptoms may have few or no signs of diabetes, particularly in … Read More

Diabetes Mellitus Symptoms:
What If Drugs or Lifestyle Changes Fail?

May 18, 2016 · Helen Boehm Johnson, MD · Diabetes

When diabetes cannot be well-controlled with medication and changes in diet and exercise, your doctor may evaluate you as a candidate for possible surgical options or guide you toward a clinical research trial. Transplantation: There are two main types of transplantation performed in diabetics, pancreatic transplantation, and islet cell transplantation. … Read More

What Causes Diabetes?

May 18, 2016 · Helen Boehm Johnson, MD · Diabetes

Is diabetes inherited? Or do diabetes symptoms emerge when you consider lifestyle factors like diet, smoking, and exercise? There are actually different causes for Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, and gestational diabetes, but most scientists agree that all three are influenced by both a person’s genes and their environment. … Read More

Do You Have Inflammation or Prediabetes? 2 Tests Give the Answer

Feb 18, 2016 · Kathleen Jade, ND · Diabetes

I was recently reviewing the labs of an 83-year-old patient and was pleasantly surprised to see that his primary care provider had ordered C-reactive protein (CRP) and hemoglobin A1C (HbA1c) tests. These tests aren’t commonly included in standard blood work, but many experts agree that they should be. They are … Read More

High Blood Pressure Remedies for Children: Try This Hypertension Diet

Jan 18, 2016 · UHN Staff · Diabetes

You wouldn’t tell your child to run across the train tracks as a train was approaching and hope they move fast enough to avoid being hit. So, why do we play Russian roulette when it comes to driving through the fast food line with our kids? On any given day, as many … Read More

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