If you live with a chronic illness, there’s no such thing as taking a vacation from looking after yourself—even when you’re, you know, actually on vacation. I say this as someone who’s been traveling with type 1 diabetes for 21 years (I was diagnosed at age 7), taking incredible trips from Vietnam to Italy to […]
A drug used successfully to treat type 2 diabetes can also be effective to treat heart failure, researchers at Glasgow University have said. They described the clinical implications of their findings as “potentially huge.” The drug Dapagliflozin controls blood sugar levels, helps promote weight loss and reduces blood pressure. The team said it could also […]
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People with type 2 diabetes “should not be encouraged” to take omega-3 fish oil supplements, researchers from the University of East Anglia say. There had been some concerns omega-3 could be harmful for people with the condition. But while a BMJ review of more than 80 studies found no evidence of that, they also failed […]
When you have diabetes—either type 1 or type 2—pregnancy presents unique challenges. Naturally, you’re concerned about the effect diabetes might have on your health and your baby’s health. There’s much you can do to promote a healthy pregnancy, however. Here’s what you need to know about pregnancy and diabetes—and delivering a healthy baby. Pregnancy and […]
After receiving a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes, it might feel like you have no say over what’s happening to your health. But that’s not true. “There’s so much that people can do to be in control of their diabetes,” Eve Bloomgarden, M.D., an assistant professor of endocrinology at Northwestern Medicine, tells SELF. Of course, […]
Conversations around eating disorders often center on conditions like anorexia and bulimia, but disordered eating can take many forms. We wouldn’t be surprised, for instance, if you’ve never heard of diabulimia, a colloquial term used to describe a type of disordered eating specific to people with diabetes (typically type 1). Like other forms of disordered […]
Conditions Steal a trick or two from these diabetes experts to keep your blood sugar on track. Prepare home-cooked meals mrwood/shutterstock There’s nothing better than eating a delicious homemade meal after a long day at the office. Not only will your stomach thank you, your blood sugar will too! “My family and I eat at […]
Is hyperinsulinemia a form of diabetes? Answer From M. Regina Castro, M.D. Hyperinsulinemia (hi-pur-in-suh-lih-NEE-me-uh) means the amount of insulin in your blood is higher than what's considered normal. Alone, it isn't diabetes. But hyperinsulinemia is often associated with type 2 diabetes. Insulin is a hormone that's normally produced by your pancreas, which helps regulate blood […]
Conditions If you’re trying to lower blood sugar and stay healthy, make sure you aren’t committing these eating mistakes. You’re a breakfast skipper istock/ShotShare We always hear that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but this may be particularly true for individuals with diabetes, says Alison Massey, RD, a registered dietitian and […]
I've been diagnosed with LADA—latent autoimmune diabetes in adults. What's the difference between it and other forms of diabetes? Answer From M. Regina Castro, M.D. Latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA) is a slow progressing form of autoimmune diabetes. Like the autoimmune disease type 1 diabetes, LADA occurs because your pancreas stops producing adequate insulin, […]
If you have diabetes, you're at increased risk of various bone and joint disorders. Certain factors, such as nerve damage (diabetic neuropathy), arterial disease, and obesity, may contribute to these problems—but often the cause isn't clear. Learn more about various bone and joint disorders, including symptoms and treatment options. Charcot joint What is it? Charcot […]
What's the connection between diabetes and depression? How can I cope if I have both? If you have diabetes—either type 1 or type 2—you have an increased risk of developing depression. And if you're depressed, you may have a greater chance of developing type 2 diabetes. The good news is that diabetes and depression can […]
An Illinois mother has been charged in the death of her teenage daughter after hiding the child’s diabetes diagnosis for five years, according to news reports. Emily Hampshire, 14, of Alton, died at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital last November of an illness triggered by her condition, The St. Louis Post-Dispatch said. Her mother, […]
When television’s most popular show, American Idol, kicks off its eighth season Tuesday, the buzz may be about new judge Kara DioGuardi. But hard-rocking bass guitarist and music industry legend Randy Jackson, who has judged alongside Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul since the show’s first season, is trying to raise buzz about something completely different: […]