Learning About and Living with Diabetes
Expand All Guide SectionsWhat Is Diabetes?
Type 1 diabetes is commonly called juvenile diabetes, and type two is called adult onset ... read more »
Risk Factors for Diabetes
Researchers haven't pinpointed the cause of type 1 diabetes, and so are unsure what risk factors ... read more »
Diagnosing Diabetes
When you're pregnant, most doctors check for gestational diabetes as a part of routine care. Type 1 ... read more »
Treating Diabetes
Diabetes, depending on its severity, can be managed through diet and exercise, medication, ... read more »
Diabetes Complications
Because diabetes affects the sugar in your blood, and your blood constantly travels to your organs, this condition eventually ends up affecting them and systems in your body. So in addition to monitoring your blood sugar, people with diabetes must carefully manage their general health. In this section, you'll find sites discussing the complications that diabetics can encounter, and ways to attempt to prevent them.
Dulcinea's Insight
- Many of the complications resulting from diabetes are the result of youthful behavior but won't manifest until later in life. So it's important to monitor yourself early, in preparation for the future.
- Diabetes sites offer plentiful information on preventing complications; it's good to verify information across multiple sites.
Dulcinea's Picks
has a diabetes complications section that offers many links to information on the various health issues that can affect people with diabetes, including eye health and kidney disease.
has an interactive tutorial to educate patients on how diabetes can cause eye complications. The tutorial is also availabe in a PDF.
says managing diabetes is a lifelong responsibility. This page offers 10 ways you can initiative to avoid complications.
Diabetes Support
People with chronic illnesses can have difficulty finding doctors and support, particularly when ... read more »
Type 1 Diabetes and Children
Kids and teens can be stubborn when it comes to taking the advice of parents. Directing your kids ... read more »
Eating Well with Diabetes
You don't need to put aside good food and good times if you have diabetes, even though there are ... read more »
Diabetes Research
Research findings are often reported in mainstream media but they can be sensationalized. If you ... read more »
