Forlee M. What is the diabetic foot? The rising prevalence of diabetes worldwide will mean an increasing prevalence of complications such as those of the extremities. Continuing Medical Education. 2010; 28(4):152-6.Forlee M. What is the diabetic foot? The rising prevalence of diabetes world...
About complications of diabetes: Diabetes that is not controlled can lead to complications such as diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), neuropathy, and retinopathy. You will also learn how to prevent conditions that may happen with diabetes, such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol.What do I need...
Nutrition plans help control blood sugar levels. They also help delay or prevent complications of diabetes, such as diabetic kidney disease.How do I create a nutrition plan?A dietitian will help you create a nutrition plan to meet your needs and your family's needs. Your dietitian may explain...
Which foods should you eat (and which should you avoid) if you have diabetes? What is the best diet for a diabetic person? What’s the latest evidence about the keto diet?
While some studies have reported positive outcomes, it is essential to acknowledge that individual responses to stem cell therapy can vary. The effectiveness of the treatment may depend on factors such as the severity and underlying cause of neuropathy, patient characteristics, and the specific stem ...
“What is the best thing for a diabetic to eat before bed?” I am a 56 year old diabetic woman. I want to know what is the best thing for a diabetic to eat before bed? What to eat before bed depends on what kind of diabetes you have. If you have Type 2 diabetes & are overwei...
Tricyclic antidepressants, anticonvulsants, and capsaicin reduce the pain of diabetic neuropathy; limited data suggests that lidocaine patches may also be efficacious. Both tricyclic antidepressants and anticonvulsants are superior to placebo in relieving painful diabetic neuropathy. Compared with placebo, ...
drug has been shown to reduce A1C levels by 0.5% to 0.8% and significantly decrease postprandial blood glucose levels.4It also is weight-neutral, which is a plus. Patients on Januvia may experience edema, rash, and UTIs. Although the medication can be costly, coupons are widely available. ...
What is a prediabetic diet—and do you need one? First, let’s back up for a quick look at whatprediabetesis - sometimes called borderline diabetes, prediabetes occurs when a person’s blood sugar (glucose) is higher than normal but not quite high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes. Pr...
What is diabetic kidney disease (DKD)?DKD is the gradual and permanent loss of kidney function. This occurs because of kidney damage caused by high blood sugar levels. Normally, the kidneys remove fluid, chemicals, and waste from your blood. These wastes are turned into urine by your kidneys...