While statins are good ways to lower cholesterol, you’d be surprised at
how much a change in your diet can do. In fact, some changes in diet can lower
cholesterol as much as statins do. Read article...
No matter how well you and the veterinarian care for your pet, it is very
likely that the dog will develop cataracts. Many times, cataracts have already
developed by the time the diabetes is diagnosed. Read more...
3-Time Olympian and type 1 diabetes sufferer Gary Hall, Jr. describes the
exercises he does in order to stay fit. Gary was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes
at the age of 24.
What was it like for you when you first started injecting insulin? What part
of it was easy? What part of it was hard? Click here to share your story...
Frozen shoulder is three times more common in people with diabetes than in
those without diabetes. It causes pain and limited range of motion, especially
when you rotate your arm away from your body, over your head or behind your
back. Read more...
Diabetes complications include nerve damage, damage to large blood
vessels, and damage to small blood vessels. High blood sugar can affect the
health of your heart, brain, kidneys, teeth, skin, and feet. Read how to prevent
and treat diabetes complications...
Q. Is there a best way to inject insulin with a pen? I sometimes
bleed a bit when I remove the pen needle, especially when I inject in my leg.
Read Dr. Hirsch's reply...
When counting carbohydrates, people sometimes ask if they should include
values for aspartame and maltodextrose, which appear in the fiber supplement
Metamucil. Read Dr. Hirsch's reply...
If one type of pill alone does not control your blood sugar, then your
doctor might ask you to take several kinds of pills, or to take pills plus
injected medications. Read about the different types of combination therapy for
type 2 diabetes...
BD Ultra-Fine Pen Needles fit all diabetes pens and dosers sold in the U.S.
including the recently introduced Solostar® pen for Lantus® insulin and the
KwikPen for Humalog® insulin. View list of pens that are compatible with BD pen
needles...
I have tough areas on my lower abdomen and buttocks where I injected
insulin for over 17 years. Is there anything that can be done about these areas?
Read Dr. Hirsch's answer...
Registered Dietician Dina Hulbert offers 10 lunchbox suggestions for
people with diabetes. Each lunch is designed for 45-50 grams of carbohydrate or
approximately 3 carbohydrate choices, 2 meat/protein choices and 2 fat choices.
Read article...
A recent study found that looking at proteins in urine might help doctors
figure out who is more likely to develop the condition called diabetic
nephropathy. Learn more...
Many people with diabetes feel constantly “overworked” and “underpaid” for
performing the many tasks required to manage their diabetes. Dr Hirsch
offers ways to deal with diabetes burnout. Read his
answer...
