Fruit smoothies are convenient, quick, and easy to make. They also can benutrition powerhouses—or sugar bombs. If you havediabetes, it’s important to know how much fruit is in a smoothie and whether it has added sugar or other sweeteners before you take a sip. Westend61 / Getty Images One way to do this: Make your own at home. It’s easy to do if you have a blender, and whipping up your own smoothies allows you to control the ingredients and keep them in line with adiabetes-friendly approach to eating—low in carbs and with ample fiber, protein, and healthy fat to help keep blood glucose levels in balance....

Buying a gift basket for someone with diabetes can be tricky. A pretty basket overflowing with edible treats can be a lovely and welcome present for many of your loved ones, but if the recipient hasdietary restrictions to manage diabetes, you might need to consider your choice more carefully. This article will go over how to put together a gift basket for someone with diabetes. You’ll also see examples of the best diabetes-friendly gift baskets that you can buy ready-made....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUnderstanding Blood SugarDiabetic KetoacidosisHypoglycemiaHyperglycemiaIncreased Risk of InfectionsDiabetic ComaPreeclampsiaHeart Attack or StrokePreventionSummary Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Understanding Blood Sugar Diabetic Ketoacidosis Hypoglycemia Hyperglycemia Increased Risk of Infections Diabetic Coma Preeclampsia Heart Attack or Stroke Prevention Summary A diabetic attack occurs when your blood sugar spikes too high or drops too low. This can cause a medical emergency. A number of different conditions and factors can lead to a diabetic emergency, includingketoacidosis,hyperglycemia, andhypoglycemia....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesTreatmentComplicationsLiving Well Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Treatment Complications Living Well Diabetes, ordiabetes mellitus, is to a group of chronic conditions that affect your glucose (blood sugar) levels due to problems with the way your body produces or uses the hormone insulin.In rare cases, diabetes can lead to the complication bullosis diabeticorum, also known as diabetic blisters or diabetes bullae....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPictures of Diabetic DermopathySymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Pictures of Diabetic Dermopathy Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Coping Diabetic dermopathy occurs in up to 55% of patients with diabetes and is more likely to occur in people who have other complications related to damaged small blood vessels, such asretinopathy(eye problems),nephropathy(kidney issues), and neuropathy (nerve problems). chanida_p2 / Getty Images This photo contains content that some people may find graphic or disturbing....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is It?Diabetes and EDCan It Be Reversed?TreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is It? Diabetes and ED Can It Be Reversed? Treatment Coping People withdiabetesare at increased risk of developingerectile dysfunction(ED). It is estimated that about half of men who have diabetes also have ED.This occurs when nerves and blood vessels in the penis are damaged and a person cannot have an erection or maintain one....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow It OccursEarly StagesSigns of WorseningRisks If UntreatedTreatmentAt-Home MonitoringSeeking Medical CareSurgeryLong-Term Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How It Occurs Early Stages Signs of Worsening Risks If Untreated Treatment At-Home Monitoring Seeking Medical Care Surgery Long-Term Care Diabetic foot, a condition of foot problems linked todiabetes mellitus, is common among people with diabetes. These problems can occur in one or both feet due totype 1ortype 2diabetes....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsComplicationsRisk FactorsDiagnosisTreatmentOutlookSelf-Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms Complications Risk Factors Diagnosis Treatment Outlook Self-Care Gastroparesisis a condition that affects the stomach. It causes a delay in food moving from the stomach into the small intestine. It might also be called delayed gastric emptying. Havingdiabetes, especially when blood sugar levels are not well controlled, is a risk factor for developinggastroparesis....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesDiagnosisSymptomsCausesTreatmentPreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Diagnosis Symptoms Causes Treatment Prevention Frequently Asked Questions Diabetic macular edema (DME) is a complication ofdiabeticretinopathy. It occurs when fluid builds up in themacula, the center portion of the retina. The retina is the layer of cells at the back of your eye that helps convert light into the images you see....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsStagesSymptomsComplicationsWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderNext in Diabetic Retinopathy Guide8 Tips to Prevent Diabetic Retinopathy Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Stages Symptoms Complications When to See a Healthcare Provider Next in Diabetic Retinopathy Guide Diabeticretinopathycan cause vision changes, including trouble reading and difficulty with distance vision. Early in the disease, there may be no symptoms at all. As the disease progresses, other symptoms like blurred vision, dark floating spots, and streaks that look like cobwebs can occur....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDiabetes and DigestionSymptomsManagementFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Diabetes and Digestion Symptoms Management Frequently Asked Questions Diabetes can lead to complications throughout the body and commonly causes digestive disorders such asgastroparesis(delayed emptying of the stomach). This can lead to stomach problems and pain. Diabetes is a chronic condition in which the body either doesn’t make enoughinsulin(a hormone that allows cells to take in glucose from the blood) or doesn’t use it well....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Stages Importance of Treatment Signs of Healing Foot Care and Walking Assistance A diabetic ulcer is a type of skin sore that often occurs on the feet, toes, or legs. It can occur in people who have type 1 diabetes but is more common withtype 2 diabetes. Diabetes can cause nerve and blood vessel damage in the feet, which can reduce sensation and make injury less noticeable....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsTypesDiagnosisTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms Types Diagnosis Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Red blood cells transport oxygen throughout the body. When you haveanemia, you don’t have a sufficient number of healthy red blood cells. When you havehemolytic anemia, red blood cells are destroyed faster than usual. Some cases of hemolytic anemia are chronic and slow, while others can be life-threatening....