A. Diabetes can damage the cells and blood vessels in the kidneys, affecting the organs' ability to filter out waste. When this happens, waste...
Q. What happens when Diabetes causes kidney complications?
A. Diabetes can damage the cells and blood vessels in the kidneys, affecting the organs' ability to filter out waste. When this happens, waste...
Q. Should I check my blood sugar level two hours from when I start eating my meal or snack or after I finish eating?
A. Most of the time, the food you eat will increase your blood sugar level one to two hours after you begin eating. Therefore, to test your...
Q. Do I have diabetes?
American Diabetes Services understands that diagnosing diabetes early can help reduce the risk of diabetes related complications later down the...
Q. What are the dietary guidelines for high triglycerides?
A: Triglycerides are fats found in the blood and fat cells. A high triglyceride level in the blood may increase your risk of heart disease and may...
Q. What medicines can I take for the common cold?
A. Many over-the-counter (OTC) medicines for the common cold are perfectly safe to take if you have diabetes, but there are a few to avoid....
Q. Can magnesium decrease my risk of developing diabetes?
A. Magnesium is a vital mineral that supports a number of important bodily functions. According to research, it appears that...
Q. What is hemoglobin A1c?
A. Hemoglobin A1c is a test that indicates the average level of blood sugar over the past 2 to 3 months. If you have diabetes, you should have...
Q. I have Type 2 diabetes and my doctor just prescribed insulin. Will I have to give myself insulin injections forever?
It depends. If you were on an...
Q. Can different cooking methods change the glycemic index of vegetables?
A. Because most non-starchy vegetables such as celery, carrots, broccoli and asparagus have so few carbohydrates, they are not tested and do not...
Q. Can someone with Type 1 diabetes also get Type 2 diabetes?
A. As a matter of fact, yes. This troubling diagnosis is often referred to as...