Kidney disease is a common complication of diabetes, and diabetes is the leading cause of kidney disease in Canada. It is estimated that 50% of people with diabetes will have signs of kidney damage in their lifetime. Read on to learn if it is possible to reverse diabetic kidney disease.
Management
FEET…Love them or lose them! How to avoid foot problems.
We often hear scary stories about foot problems for people with diabetes. If care is taken it doesnt have to be that way!
Diabetes and nausea – is there a relationship?
Everyone experiences nausea at some time. It is a feeling of queasiness or discomfort in the stomach that may come with an urge to vomit.
Tips for checking your feet when you have diabetes
Checking your feet when you have diabetes is very important, as foot problems can develop quickly. Here are some tips for doing daily foot checks.
Diabetes and skin complications
Many people are surprised to learn that skin issues are among the potential complications related to diabetes. Yet one in three people with diabetes will experience a skin issue that is either caused by or affected by diabetes.
Diabetes and gastroparesis
Many people with diabetes experience minor digestive disorders. For example, almost 60% are affected by constipation.