National Diabetes Month Is Nothing To Celebrate.
November is National Diabetes Month. Not cause for celebration, as far as I am concerned and I am a diabetes educator. If controlled properly, most people with diabetes can live relatively complication-free, but if left uncontrolled, diabetes can lead to major health problems like blindness, kidney disease, heart disease, stroke, nerve disease, and even amputations..
The Future of Treating Diabetes
Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by high levels of sugar (glucose) in the blood, which can lead to a range of serious complications, including heart disease, nerve damage, blindness, kidney failure, and amputations. Currently, there is no cure for diabetes, but there are many treatments available that can help manage the condition and reduce the risk of complications. However, these treatments are not always effective, and many people with diabetes are still looking for better and more effective treatments.
Diabetes: Is Yours Under Control?
Every day, about 2,200 people in this country are diagnosed with diabetes, which means that about 798,000 will be diagnosed in the coming year. Thousands more will develop the disease and not even know it.
Blood Glucose Monitoring At Home
For millions of Americans with diabetes, regular home testing of blood glucose levels is critical in controlling their disease. Today's glucose monitors are small, easier to use than early ones, and most are reasonably priced.
