Cleveland Clinic
Check out articles by Cleveland Clinic
Though not curable, diabetes can be treated and controlled if managed properly. Learn how to manage diabetes symptoms by controlling blood pressure, keeping blood glucose levels normal, maintaining blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels and more.
To test for diabetes, doctors will order either a fasting plasma glucose test or casual plasma glucose test. If two blood tests show that your fasting blood glucose level is equal to or greater than 126 mg/dl, the diagnosis is likely to be diabetes.
Type 1 diabetes symptoms include increased thirst, frequent urination, unexplained weight loss, fatigue, blurred vision, or loss of consciousness. Type 2 symptoms are similar, but may develop gradually, and occasionally may not be present at all.
There are three types of diabetes - Type 1, Type 2 and gestational diabetes. Learn more about these types of diabetes, why they occur, when they are typically diagnosed, and their effects on the body.
Diabetes mellitus prevents your body from properly using the energy from the food you eat, and can be a dangerous disease if not managed properly. Learn how diabetes affects the body, the role of insulin and glucose, and the role of your metabolism.
If you've been diagnosed with diabetes, insulin management is critical. Attention to insulin shots, meal plans, exercising, blood and urine tests, and getting regular check-ups will keep blood glucose and fat levels as stable as possible.
Long Term Problems Associated with Diabetes
People with diabetes risk long-term problems with their eyes, kidneys, heart, brain, feet, and nerves. Learn how diabetes affects each area of the body and how to prevent or delay these problems by controlling blood sugar and taking care of the body.
If hyperglycemia is left untreated, it can lead to an emergency condition called ketoacidosis (DKA).The majority of people who develop ketoacidosis are those with type 1 diabetes. Learn about its causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention.
Carbohydrates and Blood Sugar Control for People with Diabetes
People with diabetes can still enjoy carbohydrates in their diets - think control, not avoidance. Learn more about carb counting and blood sugar levels, sugar substitutes, sugar alcohols, dietary fibers, carbohydrate options at restaurants, and more.
If you've got diabetes, taking care of your gums and teeth is extremely important. Be sure to have a dental checkup every six months and tell your dentist that you have diabetes. Learn more about how to prevent common dental problems for diabetics.
