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And while most diabetes treatment advice focuses on achieving safe blood sugar levels, it’s also imperative for people with the condition to pay close attention to their heart health risk factors.

Type 2 diabetes and heart disease are so intimately related that some researchers believe that they are actually the same illness.And while most diabetes treatment advice focuses on achieving safe ...

A study found that people with a predisposition to having higher blood sugar levels after eating had a higher relative risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. The reason for this is still being ...

Brandi Jones has over two decades of experience as a nurse in an acute care setting. Her clinical background includes pediatrics, medical-surgical, and women's health. She also specializes in ...

You can take steps to slow the progression of diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN). Diabetic neuropathy, or nerve damage, is one of the most common complications of diabetes. If you have diabetes and ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I had an eye issue last year that led to blood tests resulting in an elevated A1C. I said that it wasn’t my blood; I am plantbased, exercise regularly, and don’t drink sodas or ...

Type 2 diabetes becomes more dangerous to the heart the longer a person has it. Researchers found that after several years, red blood cells can begin interfering with healthy blood vessel function.

Spikes in blood sugar after eating may be more dangerous for the brain than previously thought. In a massive genetic study, people with higher post-meal blood sugar had a much greater risk of ...