Insulin pumps can help stabilize blood sugar and reduce injections. But they aren’t perfect. Learn more about the pros and cons of using an insulin pump.
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6 Best Fixes for Pain and Swelling in Your Feet and Ankles
Swelling in your legs and feet is a common issue that you can often handle effectively without your doctor’s help. Here are six ways to reduce swelling and pain at home.
Can Your Mouth and Gum Disease Really Cause Heart Problems?
There has been a lot of talk about an association between oral and cardiac health, but is there really a direct link? Here’s what we know.
Low Blood Sugar? 8 Warning Signs if You Have Diabetes
Signs of low blood sugar can be subtle or extreme if you have diabetes. Knowing how hypoglycemia affects you can help avoid major problems.
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3 Best Tips for Safer Driving With Your Diabetes
If you have diabetes, here’s what you need to know for safer road trips. Experts say it’s important to understand your symptoms, plan ahead and keep food easily accessible in your car.
Report: Why Weight-Loss Surgery Is a Good Option for Diabetes Treatment
The world’s leading diabetes organizations say the procedure should be a standard treatment option for people with diabetes — even if they don’t need to lose much weight.
6 Best Tips to Lower Blood Pressure When You Have Diabetes
Healthy choices are doubly important when you have both diabetes and hypertension. Find out how to reduce the risk of complications as you manage your blood pressure.
Can You Really Catch Up On Lost Sleep?
Sleeping less than seven or eight hours a night causes blood sugar problems that resemble diabetes. A recent study suggests that two nights of extended sleep may reverse these effects for some people.
Study: Heart Attack Patients Getting Younger, With Risky Health Habits
A new study shows that despite a greater awareness of the health risks for heart attack, more people now have these kinds of medical conditions at a younger age — and are suffering from heart attacks as a result.
My Diabetes Is Controlled — But Why Am I Gaining Weight?
If you need insulin therapy to control your diabetes, one unfortunate side effect is weight gain. Try these practical tips as you work with your doctor to correct this problem.