Diabetes is no reason to stop chasing Olympic gold. Meet Chris Jarvis, an elite Canadian rower, who continues to aggressively train despite having diabetes. How does he do it?
Keywords: Chris Jarvis, diabetes, Canadian National Rowing Team, blood sugar, hypoglycemia, fast-acting insulin, insulin pump, diabetes mellitus, controlling diabetes, type 2 diabetes, diabetes type 2, type 1 diabetes, diabetes type 1, managing diabetes, controlling your diabetes
There may be another thing that people with diabetes need to take care of: their balance. Watch some balance exercises and learn what you can do to keep on your feet.
Keywords: Diabetes, balance, nerve damage, diabetic neuropathy
Almost half of all people with diabetes experience some form of nerve damage, which can develop into a complication known as peripheral neuropathy. What causes this condition, and how do you recognize the symptoms? Listen to leading experts explain.
Keywords: Diabetes, peripheral, neuropathy, nerve, nerve damage, brain, spinal cord, hands, fingers, arms, legs, toes, central nervous system, peripheral nervous system, pain, burning, tingling, pins and needles, loss of sensation, anathesia, paresthesia, polyneuropathy, HIV, AIDS, liver disease, kidney disease, shingles, vitamin deficiencies, irritability, mood change, lack of concentration, depression, foot ulcers, joint pain, blood pressure, dizziness, fainting, infection, gangrenous, amputation, glucose, blood sugar, blood tests, nerve conduction study, physical exam, history, exercise.
Controlling blood sugar levels are crucial for people with diabetes. But equally important is blood pressure control. High blood pressure and diabetes often occur together and if left untreated can lead to serious consequences. Join experts as they discuss the link between these two conditions, who is most at risk and how it is diagnosed.
Keywords: hypertension, high blood pressure, diabetes, kidney disease, heart attack, heart failure, stroke, vascular disease, insulin, blood sugar, blood pressure, atherosclerosis, obesity, high cholesterol, smoking, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, peripheral vascular disease, end-stage renal disease, chronic renal failure
It's long been known that diabetes often goes hand-in-hand with high blood pressure. But many of the 11 million Americans that have both conditions don't get the treatment they need. Join experts as they discuss why people with diabetes also need to focus on controlling their blood pressure.
Keywords: hypertension, high blood pressure, diabetes, kidney disease, heart attack, heart failure, stroke, vascular disease, insulin, blood sugar, blood pressure, atherosclerosis, obesity, high cholesterol, smoking, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, peripheral vascular disease, end-stage renal disease, chronic renal failure, treatment, blood pressure medications, exercise, diet, blood sugar medicine, normal blood pressure levels, blood glucose levels
What are the most important steps to take in keeping your diabetes under control? Hear a leading diabetes educator describe the seven key behaviors needed to best manage the disease.
Keywords: The American Association of Diabetes Educators, self-care behaviors, self-management, diabetic, insulin resistance, glucose, blood-sugar monitoring; blood sugar monitoring, depression
Type 2 diabetes doesn't strike out of the blue. Instead, a person's body undergoes a series of changes. Listen as experts explain the clues that often foreshadow the onset of diabetes.
Keywords: Diabetes, insulin, insulin resistance, prediabetes, pre-diabetes, metabolic syndrome, insulin sensitizers, Metformin, Actos, Pioglitazone, Avandia, Rosiglitazone, Sulfonylureas, Diabinese, chloropropamide, Glucotrol, glipizide, DiaBeta, glyburide, carbohydrate blockers, Precose, acarbose, Glyset, meglitol, blood sugar, glucose tolerance, cholesterol, hypertension, obesity, type 2 diabetes, type 2, adult onset, adult onset diabetes, sugar diabetes, syndrome x, glucophage
Treating nerve damage from diabetes requires a two-pronged approach: controlling blood sugar and alleviating the pain caused by peripheral neuropathy. Learn about the latest therapies.
Keywords: Diabetes, peripheral, neuropathy, nerve, nerve damage, brain, spinal cord, hands, fingers, arms, legs, toes, central nervous system, peripheral nervous system, pain, burning, tingling, pins and needles, loss of sensation, anathesia, paresthesia, polyneuropathy, HIV, AIDS, liver disease, kidney disease, shingles, vitamin deficiencies, foot ulcers, joint pain, blood pressure, dizziness, fainting, infection, gangrenous, amputation, glucose, blood sugar, hemoglobin A1C, over-the-counter, analgesics, ibuprofen, naproxen, tricyclic antidepressants, amitriptyline, Elavil, desipramine, Norparim, nortriptyline, Pamelor, Aventyl, antiseizure drugs, anticonvulsants, carbamazapine, Tegretol, phenytoin, Dilantin, gabapentin, Neurontin, opiods, duloxetine, Cymbalta, pregabaline, Lyrica, Topical ointments, Lidocaine, Capsaicin, orthotics, wrist supports, socks, shoes, feet
Studies show nearly 3 out of every 4 women will experience a yeast infection at least once in their life. For women with diabetes, however, the risk is even higher. Why is this the case, and what should women with diabetes do about it? Tune in for expert information and advise.
Keywords: Monistat, Gyne-Lotrimin, Terazol, Diflucan, yeast, diabetes
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