If you have diabetes and kidney disease, or are at risk, there are some important issues you should discuss with your doctor. Read on to learn more about talking with your healthcare team about diabetes and kidney disease.
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10 tips for effective communication with your doctor
These days, time is at a premium for most people—and face time with your physician is even more so. In managing your diabetes optimally, it’s important to be able to effectively communicate health concerns to your doctor
Myths about kicking the smoking habit
Although smoking is harmful to everyone, people living with diabetes are already at an increased risk of heart disease and stroke, so smoking compounds their risk.
Diabetes and high blood pressure
Everything you need to know about diabetes and high blood pressure. Includes information about high blood pressure medications and eating tips like ways to cut back on salt.
Seven tips for hearing health
It’s important to look after your hearing. Read on to learn about seven tips for hearing health.
How harmful is high blood sugar?
High blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia) can be very harmful for people with diabetes, especially when they remain elevated for long periods of time.
