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Diabetes and Your Skin

April 2018

Skin and foot care is especially important when you have diabetes. Poor blood-glucose control increases the risk for skin and foot infection. Nerve damage due…

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Know the Diabetes Warning Signs

March 2018

The following symptoms of diabetes are typical, according to the American Diabetes Association. However, some people with type 2 diabetes have symptoms so mild that…

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Continuous Glucose Monitors

December 2017

Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) is a process that allows someone with diabetes to track their blood glucose continuously throughout the day and night, being notified…

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Tips for Checking Your Child’s Blood Sugar

October 2017

If your child has diabetes, it’s important to check his or her blood-sugar levels regularly: Before meals and at bedtime, a minimum of four times…

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Meet Your Diabetes Care Team

July 2017

No one can effectively manage diabetes alone. When you are diagnosed, you will meet a team of people dedicated to helping you live your life…

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Statins and Diabetes Risk

May 2017

If you're one of the millions of Americans who take statins to prevent heart disease, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has important safety…

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