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Какъв режим да спазвам при диабет? Модератор: bisolnev - Мнения: 3 - Регистриран на: Сря Дек 11, 2013 9:31 pm - Име: Ivan - Фамилия: Ivanov - Лице със зрителни увреждания: да Какъв режим да спазвам при диабет? - Мнения: 110 - Регистриран на: Пет Мар 15, 2013 2:04 pm - Име: Георги - Фамилия: Бисолнев - Специалист, работещ с хора с увреждания (рехабилитатор, комплексен инструктор, друго): да - Преподавател: да Re: Какъв режим да спазвам при диабет? Общо взето трябва да избягвате храни, които съдържат рафинирани захари-шоколад, сладко, безалкохолни, бисквити, торти и плодови сокове. Храни, които са за предпочитане- плодове, зеленчуци, пълнозърнест хляб и зърнени храни. В основата на диетата трябва да влизат храни с малко количество мазнини и богати на фибри. Избягвайте алкохола-той съдържа много захари. За да поддържате балансирани нива на кръвната захар, спазвайте основни хранителни навици и търсете съвета на диетолози. Упражнения Нивата на кръвната захар много добре се регулират с редовни упражнения. Така се поддържа балансирано тегло, нормално кръвното налягане и холестерол в нормата. Това от своя страна намалява риска от инфаркт и инсулт. Трябва да се има предвид и факта, че прекалените физически упражнения могат да доведат до много ниски нива на кръвната захар. Не прекалявайте! Други фактори, оказващи влияние Когато тялото се намира в състояние на стрес, много трудно се контролира нивото на кръвната захар. Затова е добре да избягвате стреса, доколкото е възможно, a също и тютюнопушенето. Ако се разболеете от някаква болест и нивото на кръвната захар падне, задължително се консултирайте с доктор, особено, ако това е придружено с повръщане. ЛЕЧЕНИЕ НА ДИАБЕТ С БИЛКИ Черна боровинка Прекрасна билка, която намалява риска от диабетна ретинопатия. Вземайте от билката (листа)по 80 милиграма дневно. Плодът е пълен с антиоксиданти, а листата му намаляват нивото на кръвната захар. Чай Ройбос Той притежава мощно антиоксидантно действие и помага предотвратяването на ретинопатия и катаракта(перде на очите). Зелен чай Богат на полезни вещества-катехини. Те предпазват червените кръвни клетки от увреждане. Кофеина и голямото съдържание на антиоксиданти го правят ценна билка за борба с диабета. Хром Спомага за усвояване на глюкозата от организма и един от жизненоважните микроелементи за организма. Консултирайте се с лекар за точната доза, която е подходяща за вас. Женшен Спомага не само за добро настроение и намаляване на теглото, но и стабилизира кръвната захар. Три грама на ден се взема 2 часа преди всяко хранене, но все пак се консултирайте с доктор за вашия конкретен случай. Канела Тя помага при намаляване на кръвната захар при хора с диабет тип 1 и тип 2. Всекидневният прием на чаша нискомаслено мляко с канела, строга диета и много движение, вкарва захарта в нормата в рамките на около месец. Можете да намерите и чай от канела в аптеките. Как да се предпазя от ретинопатия? Ретинопатията засяга 23% от хората с диабет тип 1 и 14% от хората с диабет тип 2 на инсулинова терапия. Добрата новина е, че има стъпки, които могат да се предприемат, за да се хване това усложнение по-рано и да се предотврати напредъкът му: • Посещавайте вашия оптометрист най-малко веднъж годишно. Вашият очен лекар може да препоръча по-чести или по-редки посещения в зависимост от вашето състояние. • Поддържане на оптимални нива на кръвната захар, кръвното налягане и холестерола в кръвта. • Хемоглобин А1С тест /средното ниво на кръвната захар в продължение на три месеца/. Повечето хора с диабет трябва да имат за цел 7.0 ммол/л или по-малко. Говорете с вашия лекар за това какви трябва да бъдат нивата ви на кръвната захар. Кой трябва да се изследва за ретинопатия? • Всяко лице над 15 годишна възраст с диабет тип 1 трябва да се изследва веднъж годишно пет години след появата на диабет. • Всички лица с диабет тип 2 трябва да бъдат изследвани по време на поставяне на диагнозата. • Жени с диабет тип 2 или тип 1 или жени, които възнамеряват да забременеят, трябва да бъдат изследвани преди зачеването, по време на първия триместър, както и по време на бременност и в рамките на първата година след раждането. Хората с диабет е по-вероятно да развият катаракта в по-ранна възраст и е два пъти по-вероятно да развият глаукома, но ефектът на диабета върху ретината е основната заплаха за зрението. Наречен диабетна ретинопатия, този ефект на диабета върху очите е най-честата причина за слепота при хора под 65-годишна възраст и най-честата причина за слепота в Северна Америка. Смята се, че около 2 милиона души в Канада (т.е. почти всички хора с поставена диагноза диабет), имат някаква форма на диабетна ретинопатия. С течение на времето диабетът води до промени в малките кръвоносни съдове, които подхранват ретината. В ранните етапи артериите в ретината отслабват и започват да текат, образуват малки, подобни на точици кръвоизливи (изтичане на кръв от разкъсан кръвоносен съд). Това изтичане често води до подуване (оток) в ретината и намалено зрение. На този етап зрението може да бъде нормално, или може да е започнало размазване, или промяна в зрението. Пролиферативна ретинопатия Когато ретинопатията напредне, понижената циркулация на кръвоносните съдове лишава области на ретината от кислород. Кръвоносните съдове се запушват или затварят и части на ретината умират. Нови, необичайни кръвоносни съдове се развиват, за да заменят старите. Те растат по протежение на ретината и по повърхността на стъкловидното тяло (прозрачен гел, който запълва вътрешната част на очната ябълка). Кръвта може да изтече в ретината и стъкловидното тяло, причинявайки петна, които са в предната част на очите, заедно с намалено зрение. Това се нарича пролиферативна ретинопатия и засяга около един на всеки 20 души с диабет. Това може да доведе до тежка загуба на зрението или слепота. В по-късните етапи на болестта може да се стигне до отлепване на ретината и глаукома. Ефектът на ретинопатията върху зрението при хора с диабет варира в широки граници в зависимост от етапа на заболяването. Общите симптоми могат да включват замъглено виждане (често свързано с нивата на кръвната захар), вълни или внезапна загуба на зрението. Въпреки това диабетът може да предизвика и други симптоми на очите. Течност може да изтече в центъра на макулата. Течността подува макулата и размазва зрението. Така нареченият макуларен едем може да възникне на всеки етап, въпреки че е по-вероятно да се появи с напредването на болестта. Около половината от хората с пролиферативна ретинопатия имат и макуларен едем. Всички хора с диабет тип 1 и тип 2 са изложени на риск от диабетна ретинопатия. При лица над 15 годишна възраст или възрастни с диабет тип 1 преглед за ретинопатия трябва да се извършва ежегодно от петата година след появата на диабет. При пациенти с тип 2 диабет, преглед трябва да се извършва по време на диагностициране на диабета. Не е необходимо лечение за непролиферативна ретинопатия, освен ако няма оток на макулата. Препоръчително лечение за пациенти с пролиферативни или тежка неприлиферативна ретинопатия, кръвоизлив или оток на макулата е лазерната терапия, която помага да се свият анормалните кръвоносни съдове, и/или витректомията. Лечението работи по-добре, преди крехките нови кръвоносни съдове да започнат да кървят, но дори, ако кървенето е започнало, лечението може все още да е възможно в зависимост от обема на кървене. Витректомия се прави, ако се появи кървене и в стъкловидното тяло. Кръвта се отстранява от центъра на окото и се заменя с физиологичен разтвор. За да се предотврати прогресирането на болестта, хората с диабет трябва да управляват добре своите нива на кръвната захар, кръвното налягане и холестерола в кръвта. Изследванията показват, че поддържането на подходящи нива на глюкоза в кръвта води до по-малко проблеми с очите. Възможността от очни усложнения също може да бъде значително намалена с рутинните изследвания. Много от проблемите могат да бъдат лекувани с по-голям успех, когато са уловени рано. Така че е от жизненоважно значение да се видите с опитен професионалист в тази сфера. д-р Радостина Симеонова - Мнения: 3 - Регистриран на: Сря Дек 11, 2013 9:31 pm - Име: Ivan - Фамилия: Ivanov - Лице със зрителни увреждания: да Re: Какъв режим да спазвам при диабет? - Мнения: 110 - Регистриран на: Пет Мар 15, 2013 2:04 pm - Име: Георги - Фамилия: Бисолнев - Специалист, работещ с хора с увреждания (рехабилитатор, комплексен инструктор, друго): да - Преподавател: да Re: Какъв режим да спазвам при диабет? Счита се че при диабета нарушението на кръвоснабдяването на окото се дължи на две неща – от една страна запушването на съдовете, а от друга изтичане на кръв или нейни съставки извън съда. Отокът на макулата е основна причина за намаление на зрението и в последно време основните усилия са насочени към повлияване на кръвообращението с цел намаляване на отока. Повечето автори посочват като лечебен метод в момента така наречените вътребулбарни инжекции с анти- VEGF, но процедурата носи известни рискове и не е подходяща за профилактика. Затова сега усилията са насочени към намиране на перорални препарати за подобряване на кръвообращението на ретината. Беше проведено едно голямо проучване при български пациенти с диабетна ретинопатия, за да се проучи ефекта на препарата Ентан в доза 2x1 за срок от четири седмици. Изводите са окуражаващи – подобрява се кръвотока, намалява съдовата пропускливост, това важи не само за ретината, а и за цялостното кръвообращение на окото, на съдовете в мозъка, бъбреците и др. органи, поразени от диабетната артериосклероза. Поради характеристиките на препарата и високия профил на безопасност той е подходящ, както за профилактика така и за терапия при пациенти с различни стадии на диабетна ретинопатия. Групчева Хр, Маринова Т, Иванчева В., Тошев Р. Изследване на ефекта на Ентан върху съдовете в преден очен сегмент чрез ин виво конфокална микроскопия. GP news, брой 1, 2014год. http://www.gpnews.bg http://www.ocomed.com
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Diabetes Agent > Common Concerns & Issues about Diabetes Concerns about the Future - Diabetes Agent A diabetes diagnosis can bring up many concerns, fears, and worries about the future. Will I ever feel normal again? How will I face the sometimes intense challenges of managing diabetes? Are my dreams and plans for my life out of my hands now? Will it always be this hard? If you’re having thoughts like this, you are not alone – most people with diabetes reach these moments of doubt and worry. These videos feature some common concerns shared by people with diabetes across the life span, as well as techniques for managing fear and staying on track. Jump to: Videos | Tools & Resources | News Videos Jessica expresses her thoughts and concerns for her kids’ futures. Amber discusses chasing blood sugar perfection and how she handles specific fears about her future. Zac discusses his concerns about managing his diabetes while away at college. Sarah H is concerned about pregnancy and diabetes. Donald worries about not being there for his grandchildren. Luke discusses the challenges of a positive attitude and dating with diabetes. Elizabeth thinks ahead about the physical ailments compounded by her age. Pricilla is hesitant to set goals because she’s afraid she’ll never be able to manage. Carlos wishes he could change his past habits and start anew. Amber shares her story of diagnosis at age nine and her subsequent journey to health and diabetes activism. Gene talks about how possible complications are in the back of his mind. Dave worries about never getting his diabetes under control. 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Forty percent of everyone in the United States carries one or more of the HLA genes (human leukocyte antigen) which lead to increased risk of type 1 diabetes. To […] Read More » Without question, Type 1 Diabetics should wear some sort of medical alert bracelet or necklace at all times. Type 2′s on insulin should as well. The dangers of going low, or hypo, are just too great and you see news stories all the time of hypo diabetics being confused for a drunk and not given […] Read More » Research has shown that at most, only 15 percent of people with type 1 diabetes have an affected first-degree relative – a sibling, parent, or offspring. Research suggests that genes account for less than half the risk of developing type 1 diabetes. These findings suggest that there may be environmental factors that influence the development […] Read More » Up to 75% of men with diabetes experience some type of difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection. Erection is a cooperative effort between nerves and blood vessels. Uncontrolled diabetes can cause damage to nerves (peripheral neuropathy) and blood vessels, impairing their ability to work together. The key to managing erectile dysfunction related to diabetes is […] Read More » If you have diabetes, you should have your eyes examined at least once a year. Your eyes should be dilated during the exam, which means eyedrops are used to enlarge your pupils. This dilation allows the eye care professional to see more of the inside of your eyes to check for signs of the disease. Read More » It is a big deal if you get any chronic disease. In fact, with diabetes medication is not the answer or the sole treatment. Those with diabetes still must eat healthfully, test their blood sugar regularly and exercise. Read More » A family history of diabetes puts you at increased risk, but so does just being over age 45. The disease is also more common among Alaska natives, Asian-Americans, Pacific Islanders, Hispanics/Latinos, Native Americans and African-Americans. Even if you’re in one of these high-risk groups, you can protect yourself by striving for a healthy lifestyle and […] Read More » My diagnosis as a Type 2 diabetic caught me completely by surprise. I knew almost nothing about it and had to get up to speed on the disease, fast. Here’s a quick list of a few things I wish I had known immediately after getting off the phone with my doctor: Am I going to […] Read More » There are four main types of doctors that people with diabetes typically consult, including endocrinologists, ophthalmologists or optometrists and podiatrists. Endocrinologists specialize in caring for those with diseases of the organs or glands that secrete hormones- like insulin. Problems with the vision and the eyes can result from poor blood sugar control, so people with […] Read More » Someone living with diabetes can lose a bunch of weight, eat right, and get their numbers in control, and as such, they have no signs or symptoms of diabetes but, like everyone, they could slip right back into those bad numbers if they do not maintain their lifestyle and medication behaviors. For Type 1 diabetes, you […] Read More » Absolutely. People with prediabetes don’t often have symptoms. In fact, millions of people have diabetes and don’t know it because symptoms develop so gradually, people often don’t recognize them. Some people have no symptoms at all. Symptoms of diabetes include unusual thirst, a frequent desire to urinate, blurred vision, or a feeling of being tired […] Read More » Sorry, no. Exercise is vital. It not only helps to keep your weight down, but it also assists your body in the maximum utilization of the foods you eat. But, remember that exercise is not just that hour of sweating at the gym. It’s also all the movement you do throughout the day that can […] Read More » Generally, you should avoid fad diets and steer yourself instead toward eating well-balanced meals, which include fruits and vegetables, low-fat dairy products, lower-fat meats and healthy fats. Read More » People with T1D may encounter difficulties obtaining life insurance. It may be necessary to do some individual research to find a company that will provide you with a policy. While JDRF does not keep lists of companies that offer life insurance to people with type 1 diabetes, we can offer some direction to help you […] Read More » Treatment consists of losing a modest amount of weight (5-10 percent of total body weight) through diet and moderate exercise, such as walking, 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week. Don’t worry if you can’t get to your ideal body weight. A loss of just 10 to 15 pounds can make a huge difference. Read More » So, diabetes causes high blood glucose. Why is that such a bad thing? Glucose is fuel for our bodies, so more fuel available in the blood seems like it would be a good thing, right? Well, no. When there’s too much glucose circulating in the blood, it attaches to and damages the walls of all […] Read More » School presents a host of challenging issues for children with T1D, and it’s important to know how to work with the school to ensure the best care for your child. JDRF’s School Advisory Toolkit is a comprehensive resource for parents, teachers, nurses, and everyone who provides care for a child with type 1 diabetes in […] Read More » Would you say the same thing about asthma? Epilepsy? Osteoporosis? Like these conditions, diabetes is a chronic disease that you will have for the rest of your life. How you choose to treat your diabetes (or not) has a vital impact on how long that life will be. While there are medications to help […] Read More » People with type 1 diabetes should discuss their individual dietary needs with their doctor. Individualized meal planning is an integral part of every diabetes care plan. The key to every plan is balancing diet, exercise, and insulin intake to achieve blood sugar levels as close to normal as possible. It’s important that anyone new to […] Read More » There are pharmaceutical assistance programs offered directly by some drug companies for people with type 1 diabetes who have little or no insurance to help offset the cost of supplies or prescription medications. The Partnership for Prescription Assistance (888-477-2669) offers a point of access to hundreds of assistance programs that have joined together to provide […] Read More » Your doctor may ask you to try one kind of pill. If it doesn’t help you reach your blood glucose targets, your doctor may ask you to: take more of the same pill add another kind of pill change to another type of pill start taking insulin start taking another injected medicine If your doctor […] Read More » Diabetic retinopathy is the most common eye disease that affects people with diabetes (glaucoma and cataracts are also common) and is a leading cause of blindness in American adults. The damage to the blood vessels in the retina caused by retinopathy can result in vision loss or blindness. The disease causes new blood vessels to […] Read More » A number of companies make medical alert IDs and products specifically marketed toward children with type 1 diabetes. The Children with Diabetes website has a comprehensive listing of medical ID products. Read More » Pre-diabetes means that your blood sugar is not high enough to be diagnosed with diabetes. However, if those with pre-diabetes fail to make lifestyle changes, they are at increased risk of developing “full-blown” or Type 2 diabetes. Read More » If you are overweight and age 45 or older, you should be checked for prediabetes during your next routine medical office visit. If your weight is normal and you’re over age 45, you should ask your doctor during a routine office visit if testing is appropriate. For adults younger than 45 and overweight, your doctor […] Read More » Many people, including those with diabetes, have chemical imbalances in their bodies that, if left untreated, will have a negative impact on their health and possibly the quality of their life. Fortunately, there are a wide range of medicines that are designed to restore these imbalances and, by doing so, promote health. People with diabetes […] Read More » Pre-diabetes is when your body either doesn’t make enough insulin or cannot use the insulin it makes as effectively. As a result, your blood glucose levels are higher than normal, but not yet high enough to be considered clearly diabetic. Note: a person has pre-diabetes when their blood sugar is borderline high, and may have […] Read More » Good, juicy question! First, the good news: many, many people with diabetes enjoy a healthy sex life with their partners, despite the challenges caused by the disease. Like any other complication, sexual issues require awareness, communication with your doctor, and a good plan to lower their incidence. Sex is an important part of life and […] Read More » Typical symptoms of high blood sugar include extreme thirst, frequent urination, and feeling tired all the time. You might also have dry, itchy skin or blurred vision. If you have a family history of diabetes, you should be tested at your annual physical. Sometimes, catching blood sugar elevations in the early stages can give you […] Read More » Medication helps, but if you have diabetes you still need to manage your food intake to create a balance between medication, food, and activity. You also need to test your blood sugar level one or more times a day to ensure your treatment plan is working. Diabetes is a self-managed disease. In other words, […] Read More » When blood sugar is too high for long periods of time, it damages the vascular system, which then impairs blood flow to all of the tissues of the body. This can have all sorts of life threatening implications, including high blood pressure. Vascular and heart disease are the leading cause of shortened lifespan for persons […] Read More » We are not recommending screening children for prediabetes because we don’t have enough evidence that type 2 diabetes can be prevented or delayed in children at high risk for the disease. However, a study published in the March 14, 2002, issue of the New England Journal of Medicine found 25 percent of very obese children […] Read More » About 6-8 weeks after delivery. Like 90% of the women with gestational diabetes, your BG levels will probably return to normal right after your baby is born. However, you still run the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. In fact, prior studies have shown women who have had gestational diabetes are at risk (of up […] Read More » There are often no symptoms in the early stages of diabetic retinopathy. There is no pain and vision may not change until the disease becomes severe. Blurred vision may occur when the macula (the part of the retina that provides sharp, central vision) swells from the leaking fluid. This condition is called macular edema. If […] Read More » Unless your health care team advises you otherwise, yes. Breast milk provides the best nutrition for babies and breastfeeding is recommended for all mothers with either preexisting diabetes or gestational diabetes. Read More » Though there is currently no cure for diabetes, a great deal of research is being performed all over the world. For now, the medical community is emphasizing the need to prevent or delay the onset of diabetes in people by emphasizing good nutrition, physical activity and healthy weight. Read More » The federal government’s new site, Healthcare.gov, has information about health insurance options as well as an easy-to-use guide to help you find out which private insurance plans, public programs and community services are available to you. Also, the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) has a publication entitled “Financial Help for […] Read More » At this point, type 1 diabetes is a chronic disease, meaning you never outgrow it. However, JDRF is doing everything in its power to find a cure and also produce treatments that improve people’s lives as soon as possible. We were founded in 1970 by parents of children with type 1 diabetes, who made a […] Read More » Ultimately only you can determine whether or not you or your child is seeing the right doctor, but we will attempt to provide general guidelines to help you make that determination. On your next visit to your doctor, you may want to ask some or all of the following questions, in order to determine his […] Read More » Diabetic retinopathy. This disease is a leading cause of blindness in American adults. It is caused by changes in the blood vessels of the retina. In some people with diabetic retinopathy, retinal blood vessels may swell and leak fluid. In other people, abnormal new blood vessels grow on the surface of the retina. These changes […] Read More » Yes, try to achieve a healthful weight, stay physically active and eat a nutritious diet. Read More » Not necessarily. Sometimes changing your diet, losing weight and increasing your activity level can control type 2. “Since overeating and a sedentary lifestyle can increase the risk of diabetes, interventions that reduce or improve these factors can almost always improve blood sugar levels,” says David M. Nathan, M.D., director of the Diabetes Center at Massachusetts […] Read More » There are many products that are sold as being “sugar-free,” “reduced sugar,” “light,” “no sugar added,” and so forth. These labels can be confusing and sometimes misleading. While the amount of sugar in a product might be lower, it’s important to remember that sugar is only one type of carbohydrate, and all carbohydrates affect your […] Read More » Diabetes often comes with other complications that affect your body’s ability to fight infections. Circulatory damage to your blood vessels means that less blood and oxygen is traveling to your feet. Nerve damage means that you might not be able to feel an injury or uncomfortable pressure on the skin of your foot. Together, this […] Read More » Anyone with diabetes. The longer someone has diabetes, the more likely he or she will get diabetic retinopathy. Between 40-45 percent of those with diagnosed diabetes have some degree of diabetic retinopathy. Read More » News By now, you are well aware of the fact that diabetes affects more than just your sugar levels. As research efforts unravel more of the mysteries of the effects diabetes has on the body, it is increasingly clear that these effects are far-reaching. We know that having diabetes can increase your risk of some other […] Read More » Tags: Complications, New Research Loss of vision, nerve damage in the feet and hands, eye disease, kidney disease? Not me. These are complications that can happen to people who have had diabetes a long time, not newbies, right?! A new study suggests this common belief may be dead wrong and that even patients with newly diagnosed diabetes may experience […] Read More » Tags: Complications, New Research A recent release from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggests that patients with type 2 diabetes are taking better care of themselves and receiving better care than ever before. According to the study, the death rate for diabetes from either stroke or heart disease was 40% lower in 2006 than in 1997. Read More » Tags: Lifestyle, Management The diabetes epidemic is concerning in and of itself, but it also may be driving large spikes in related health problems as well. A group of researchers sponsored jointly by the National Eye Institute and Prevent Blindness America just released their analysis of the rates health conditions that threaten vision in the United States. They […] Read More » Tags: Complications, New Research Traveling by air can be a hassle for anyone these days, and if you are living with diabetes, there are additional challenges – making sure you have enough of your medications, figuring out where to eat, keeping to your monitoring routine (help with those below the jump) – all on top of sometimes frustrating screening […] Read More » Tags: Common Management Problems, Working with Health Care Providers Diabetic neuropathy can cause a wide range of painful, troubling side effects – loss of sensation in hands or feet, trouble with digestion, trouble with regulating blood pressure, difficulties with sexual function, and even loss of bladder control. Close to half of all diabetics deal with one or more symptoms of diabetic neuropathy, which makes […] Read More » Tags: Complications, New Research According to the results of a study recently published in the journal Diabetes, the life expectancy for those diagnosed with type 1 diabetes has saw a huge jump over the last half of the 20th century. Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh compared data on two groups of participants diagnosed with type 1 diabetes before […] Read More » Tags: Expectations, New Research, Type 1 Any time you are prescribed a new medicine, it is normal and healthy to be concerned about potential side effects – especially if it is something you are likely to be taking long-term. If you’ve been prescribed insulin, or have looked into the possibility, you may have heard that one of the potential side effects […] Read More » Tags: Concerns About the Future, Medication Here’s yet another reason to stick to your blood glucose self-management regimen: poor control over your blood glucose can result in brain atrophy – basically, your brain shrinking in volume. Brain atrophy happens as a result of the loss of cells, and its exact effects vary depending on where the cells are lost. Regardless of […] Read More » Tags: Complications, Management, New Research The impact of painful diabetic neuropathy (PDN) on the lives of those affected by it is well understood. Recent estimates suggest that up to 50% of those with diabetes suffer from the distressing condition, and the persistent abnormal pain impairs patients’ quality of life and affects sleep, mood, mobility, ability to work, relationships, self-esteem and […] Read More » Tags: Complications, New Research What would you say is your health care provider’s main focus in treating you for diabetes? If you are like most diabetics in the United States, you probably answered something fairly close to “preventing complications by managing your blood sugar, cholesterol levels, and/or your blood pressure.” Read More » Tags: Lifestyle, New Research Sex and sexual difficulties are tough to approach. Bringing intimate matters out for frank, clinical discussion can make a lot of people uncomfortable, whether the discussion is with a partner or a member of their health care team. But when these discussions are avoided, there’s no way to learn about treatments that can help. It’s […] Read More » Tags: Complications What would you say is your health care provider’s main focus in treating you for diabetes? If you are like most diabetics in the United States, you probably answered something fairly close to “preventing complications by managing your blood sugar, cholesterol levels, and/or your blood pressure.” Read More » Tags: Lifestyle, New Research