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Diabetes Complications: Foot Ulcers

There is more to diabetes than controlling blood sugar levels. While blood sugar control is the most important aspect of diabetes management, people living with diabetes must also be aware of several potential complications--including foot ulcers.

The Conundrum of Community

08/13/08 Living Well

By Eric Devine

Community is no longer restricted to geographical locations. Many people--including people living with diabetes--find online communities of people similar to them. Read more.

Diabetes and Male Fertility

08/11/08 Type I Diabetes or Juvenile Diabetes

By Corie Richter

There are several complications associated with type 1 diabetes. Researchers are learning more about a less-known complication--male impotence and fertility challenges. Read more about this new research.

Strength

08/08/08 General

By Eric Devine

Living with type 1 diabetes means constant self-care. It also means learning to control diet and exercise. It takes a measure of strength and self-control to maintain the regimen.

Stick It

08/06/08 Disease Basics

By Eric Devine

Eric Devine discusses the struggles of blood testing as part of living with type 1 diabetes. Unable to use other sites, his fingers have taken the brunt of the blood draws.

The Eyes Have It

08/04/08 Diagnosis

By Corie Richter

A new test may help diagnose diabetes 10 years sooner than current tests, and may help reduce cost as well. It may take several years until the new tool is available, and researchers also hope to find more uses for the instrument. Read more.

What Lies Beneath

08/01/08 Nutrition & Exercise

By Eric Devine

Avoiding sugar may seem straightforward, but as Eric Devine has learned, there are hidden sugars in some unexpected foods. Read more about corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, and hidden sugary surprises in foods.

Cravings

07/30/08 Nutrition & Exercise

By Eric Devine

Life with diabetes means living a life of constant control and restraint. However, when cravings for sugary, salty, or otherwise unhealthy foods come along, Eric Devine has some tips and techniques for limiting the damage or avoiding the craving altogether. Read more.

Are You or Your Children At Risk?

07/29/08 Prevention

By Corie Richter

Diabetes is on the rise. More and more people are living with diabetes, but a large portion of that population may not know they have diabetes. Learn the risk factors--the factors you can control as well as the factors you can't--by reading more.

Incapacitated

07/21/08 Type I Diabetes or Juvenile Diabetes

By Eric Devine

When a child is diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, parents must often carry a large load as they and their child learn to manage the disease. Read how Eric Devine has learned the value of support groups for children and parents.

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