Despite the fact that there’s been lots of research on type 1 diabetes, there is no cure. However, there is treatment available that is focused on helping people manage their blood sugar levels and to prevent complications. If you’d like to learn more about this condition, let’s take a moment to learn about the common signs and symptoms.
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If your child has type 1 diabetes (once referred to as juvenile diabetes), there are some things you should know to help them manage the disease and improve their quality of life, including these 12.
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Read on to learn more about the different types of diabetic neuropathy, the symptoms to look out for, and the treatment options that are available.
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Unfortunately, the cause of epilepsy is rarely known. There are, however, a number of risk factors that can increase a person’s likelihood of developing it, such as these seven.
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The likelihood of developing diabetic retinopathy increases the longer a person has diabetes, especially if their blood sugar is chronically high. And while symptoms of this eye complication may be slow to develop, it is possible for it to eventually cause blindness. Read on to learn more about the signs, causes and risk factors of diabetic retinopathy, as well as what can be done to prevent it from occurring altogether.
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Paresthesia is the medical term for the pins and needles numbing that many experience on occasion. People will often refer to this as their arm or leg having ‘fallen asleep.’ While this sensation most often occurs because of pressure put on a nerve, it is typically temporary and does not require any medical treatment. If […]
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