Insulin-dependent diabetes; Juvenile onset diabetes; Diabetes - type 1
The immediate goals of treatment are to treat
The long-term goals of treatment are to:
Most of us know that foot health is very important in diabetes care! David Mendosa has written about the seriousness of foot ulcers... Read more »
These days I wear a few different hats: business owner, massage therapist, blogger, board member for JDRF. Everyday I wear, at least,... Read more »
Some suggestions about flying with diabetes supplies: 1. I pack my insulin in its original factory-supplied cardbox box (which has the... Read more »
Many women, it seems, have a love affair with shoes. Not me. In fact, I don't know if shoes even rate as my friends. It has been... Read more »
Are you the type of person who recognizes a need, say for new casual shoes, and then spend hours upon hours shopping for just the right... Read more »
More than six out of ten diabetics wear the wrong-sized shoe, a new study suggests. And experts say the wrong-sized shoe can cause foot problems that... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Home ManagementMonitoring Glucose (Blood Sugar) LevelsBoth low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) and high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) are of concern,... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Nerve damage - diabeticTreatmentIt is very important to keep your blood sugar in a healthy range. You should learn the basic steps for managing your... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Alternative Names Foot care for diabetics Information If you have diabetes you are more likely to have foot problems. Diabetes... Read more »
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Once a diabetic foot ulcer has been treated and has healed, preventing recurrence of a subsequent ulcer is of utmost importance. The rate of... Read more »