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Natural Wound Healing for People with Diabetes

Natural Wound Healing for People with Diabetes

Andrew Rubman, ND | December 13, 2017

For people with diabetes, a simple scratch can become a serious medical challenge. Fortunately, you have a kitchen. And a…

When a Cough Means Diabetes

When a Cough Means Diabetes

Mona Morstein, ND | August 23, 2017

If you get bronchitis, the last thing you’d think might be causing it is diabetes. But one woman’s story demonstrates…

Diagnosing Diabetes at the Dentist

Diagnosing Diabetes at the Dentist

June 19, 2017

Your dentist may be able to spot more than cavities when he/she looks in your mouth. Severe gum disease, new…

A Walk Does Wonders for Chronic Kidney Disease

A Walk Does Wonders for Chronic Kidney Disease

Che-Yi Chou, MD, PhD | October 7, 2014

It will seem astounding…but based on new research, if you have chronic kidney disease (CKD), there is a stone simple…

Care for Diabetic Feet

Care for Diabetic Feet

Johanna Youner | October 6, 2014

Bottom Line/HEALTH: For most people, a blister or a boo-boo is just a boo-boo, but if you're a person with…

Alzheimer’s: Is It “Type 3” Diabetes?
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Alzheimer’s: Is It “Type 3” Diabetes?

Isaac Eliaz, MD | April 8, 2014

Is the real cause of Alzheimer’s finally emerging? For years, scientists from around the world have investigated various causes of…

Testosterone Therapy Helps Men with Diabetes

Testosterone Therapy Helps Men with Diabetes

Sandeep Dhindsa, MD | April 3, 2014

Diminished energy, reduced lean muscle mass, decreased libido, erectile dysfunction…these symptoms are common in men with low levels of the…

When Wounds Won’t Heal, Good Blood Sugar Control Helps

When Wounds Won’t Heal, Good Blood Sugar Control Helps

March 3, 2014

Sometimes a person develops a wound that just won't heal. He keeps the area clean and bandaged, maybe uses some…

Gastroparesis: Dangers of a “Slow Stomach”
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Gastroparesis: Dangers of a “Slow Stomach”

Gerard E. Mullin, MD | February 28, 2014

It's often overlooked and can lead to bloating, abdominal pain and other troubles. When you eat a meal, you probably…

Which Coronary Artery Surgery Is Best for People with Diabetes? The Answer Will Surprise You

Which Coronary Artery Surgery Is Best for People with Diabetes? The Answer Will Surprise You

January 10, 2014

Heart doctors have been engaged in a hot debate about the best type of surgery for patients who have blocked…

Foot Infection: The Diabetes Complication That Kills More People than Most Cancers

Foot Infection: The Diabetes Complication That Kills More People than Most Cancers

James M. Horton, MD | January 9, 2014

A foot or leg amputation is one of the most dreaded complications of diabetes. In the US, more than 65,000…

Nausea from Diabetes? Electrical “Acupressure” Eases Gastroparesis Symptoms

Nausea from Diabetes? Electrical “Acupressure” Eases Gastroparesis Symptoms

May 9, 2013

About 10% to 15% of diabetes patients develop a digestive complication called gastroparesis, in which food takes too long to…

Diabetics: The Body Part That’s Aging Faster Than the Rest of You

Diabetics: The Body Part That’s Aging Faster Than the Rest of You

Hongha Vu, MD | August 8, 2012

People with type 2 diabetes have a lot of balls to keep in the air, medically speaking. They need to,…

Blood Sugar Problems? Take Action Now to Protect Your Brain

Blood Sugar Problems? Take Action Now to Protect Your Brain

Yutaka Kiyohara, MD | July 3, 2012

Knowledge is power—so even though the news from a recent study on dementia is not exactly welcome, the information is…