Diabetic socks are specially designed to keep feet dry, decrease the risk of foot injury, and enhance blood circulation. They are a key part of foot care, which is an important aspect of diabetes ...

Dec. 18, 2024 — Until now, scientists have been unable to determine how metformin, a Type 2 diabetes medication that lowers blood sugar, works. A study provided direct evidence in mice that it ...

Who doesn’t love going through a basket, container, or mug filled with surprises! The baskets I’ve put together over the years include ones for caregivers, teachers, nursing home patients and staff, ...

Diabetic hyperphagia, sometimes called polyphagia, is a condition common in people with diabetes who are always hungry despite eating plenty of food. This happens because insulin problems interfere ...

Or maybe fasting is part of your religious practice. But if you have diabetes, is it safe and will it help you lose weight, control your blood sugar, and maybe even need less medicine?

Experts share strategies for talking with patients who have obesity about weight reduction in ways that allow for cultural differences and body positivity. Treating Obesity: Not for a Lack of ...

There are plenty of relatively inexpensive food gift baskets and bundles that make for practical and affordable presents this Christmas. Below is a look at three food gift ideas for around $25 ...

Dizziness can occur in relation to type 2 diabetes due to low or high blood sugar, diabetes medications, or dehydration. A doctor can help determine the cause and how to manage or treat it.

Diabetes describes a group of metabolic diseases characterized by high blood sugar levels. Diabetes can be caused by the pancreas not producing insulin (type 1 diabetes) or by insulin resistance ...

About 1.2 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes each year, yet many may remain undiagnosed. Diabetes is a chronic, progressive illness. So understanding how to recognize symptoms is key to ...

Fatigue, or extreme tiredness, is a common symptom of diabetes. It can result from high blood sugar levels and other complications of the disease or be due to medication side effects. Fatigue and ...