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DIABETES CARE
Link Between Psoriasis and Diabetes
Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin condition that can affect many other areas of your health. The more severe your psoriasis, the higher your risk of diabetes.
Are You at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes?
Take the AssessmentThe questions in this assessment ask about risk factors. These are conditions that may put you at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) says that the more risk factors you have, the more likely you are to develop diabetes. This tool can tell you only about your likelihood to develop type 2 diabetes. It cannot tell you definitely whether or not you will develop diabetes.
Type 1 Diabetes Symptoms
Type 1 diabetes symptoms mimic the flu. Some symptoms of high blood sugar are quite similar to flu traits. Here are early signs of diabetes.
Heart Attack Symptoms When You Have Diabetes
Don’t wait for chest pain. Heart attack symptoms when you have diabetes are more likely to include fatigue and trouble breathing. Learn which signs to watch for.
Fasting Blood Glucose Test
A fasting blood glucose test lets your doctor screen you for diabetes and other dangerous conditions. Who should get a fasting blood glucose test? Learn here.
What Is Glycemic Load?
Many alternatives have been developed to evaluate how foods affect blood sugar, including glycemic load.
Type 2 Diabetes Symptoms
Type 2 diabetes symptoms can hide for months, so get your blood sugar checked once a year. Here are the symptoms you should discuss with your doctor if you have them.
9 of 10 People with Prediabetes Don't Know
Most people with prediabetes don’t know they have it. Learn whether you are at risk, the early signs of diabetes, and what to do if you have prediabetes.
Type 2 Diabetes in Children
The problem is rising with obesity.
Diabetes: Test Your Knowledge
If you have diabetes, taking steps right away to control it will help you avoid complications that may come up later. This multiple-choice quiz will help you with important answers now. It is based on information from the American Diabetes Association, the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, and the CDC.
1. Diabetes happens because of which of these?
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When you have diabetes, your body can't use blood sugar properly. Blood sugar is also called blood glucose
Side Effects of Type 2 Diabetes
If you don’t control your blood sugar, you can develop serious side effects of type 2 diabetes over time. Here’s how to recognize high blood sugar and low blood sugar symptoms and what to do about them.
How to Prevent Diabetes
A program that prevents diabetes also lowers risks for heart disease and stroke.