Diabetes care

Millions around the world live with diabetes or know someone living with the metabolic disease. Diabetes causes blood glucose (sugar) levels to rise above normal. This is also called hyperglycemia. When glucose builds up in the blood instead of going into cells, it can cause two problems: Right away, your cells may be starved for…

The World Health Organization (WHO) lists insulin as one of the world’s essential medicines. For people with type 1 diabetes it is necessary to take insulin as without insulin, sugar in the blood accumulates, which can lead to acute complications such as diabetic retinopathy, one of the leading causes of blindness and, in the worst…

Diabetes is a significant physical and psychological burden for many individuals living with the condition. According to the Diabetes Attitude, Wishes and Needs (DAWN2TM) study from 2013, people with diabetes felt that having to continuously make necessary adjustments to daily diabetes management had a negative impact on many aspects of daily life. The DAWN2TM findings…

According to estimates by the World Health Organization, diabetes was the seventh leading cause of death worldwide in 2016. In the developed world, a quarter of those 65 and older may have diabetes.  In the US alone, the Centers for Disease Control says about 12 million seniors have the condition. Some experts believe the number…

Although diabetes is a common health condition, some of us lack a basic understanding of its causes and symptoms. When you know about some of the warning signs that spell diabetes, you’re ahead of the game. This knowledge could both keep your health in check and reduce the risk of diabetes complications. According to the…

Diabetes is relentless and requires constant attention, awareness and decision making. Diabetes self-management can therefore be demanding, complex and stressful. But diabetes doesn’t only affect people’s physical health – it can also have a profound impact on their emotional health. According to the 2017 Future of Diabetes report, 64% of persons living with diabetes sometimes…