Kidney care counts
In healthy kidneys, blood vessels filter waste products from the bloodstream. Injury to the vessels results in a buildup of waste in your blood. Meanwhile, proteins your body actually needs are eliminated in urine. read more »
Glucose Control
Treating high blood glucose after it develops—rather than keeping glucose on an even keel with steady doses of insulin throughout the day and night—can cause sudden, dangerous swings in glucose levels. read more »
Diabetes doesn't rule out heart transplant success
Many people with diabetes and heart failure are poor candidates for a heart transplant. A new study, however, shows that some of these individuals may do well with a heart transplant. read more »
Diabetes management: How to stay with the program
A lifetime of diabetes management is a challenge. Your healthcare team may take the lead in planning the program, but it’s up to you to make it work.
For any chronic condition, sticking with a treatment plan over a long period can be difficult. Typically, about half of people let parts of their plan slide. Diabetes management involves taking medicines on schedule and adjusting dosages, monitoring blood glucose frequently, being aware of possible complications developing, and making other lifestyle changes. read more »
February’s out-loud statement of a year-long effort
The February focus on heart disease prevention in women is part of a year-round effort to reduce the rates of heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases in all people. read more »
ADA guidelines to help you take care of yourself
Earlier this year, in its revised Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) sharpened its recommendations on several aspects of diabetes management—and self-management. The updated guidelines feature the following additions.
Diabetes self-management education for all read more »