If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, you already understand the challenges that lie ahead. One of the most frustrating and painful challenges is diabetic leg pain. Here are nine tips for preventing and managing the pain of diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
Diabetes is a complex chronic condition that comes with a host of symptoms if not properly managed. One of the most complicated and challenging symptoms to treat is diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Also referred to a peripheral neuropathy or diabetic foot pain, this complicated condition requires thoughtful diagnosis and comprehensive treatment. What is peripheral neuropathy, and what does diabetic nerve pain feel like? Here’s what you need to know.
Diabetes is a world-wide health issue. It can lead to a host of conditions, including diabetic nerve pain. Here’s what you should know about diabetes, how to avoid your own diabetes risk factors, and reduce your chances of future pain. What is diabetes? Sugar is a compound found in many foods nowadays that can cause … Read more
Diabetes management involves tracking an overwhelming array of details. This can include medical factors such as blood sugar levels to lifestyle components like diet and exercise. Fortunately for the more than 29 million people in the U.S. living with the disease, a variety of diabetes apps and online resources have emerged to simplify the process. … Read more
Diabetes is an increasingly common medical condition that relates to the body’s difficulty in producing insulin, an important hormone for regulating blood sugar levels. If you suffer from diabetes, there are natural diabetes treatment options you can try. Here’s 5 of the best. What is diabetes? In 2012, about 9% of the U.S. population was … Read more
We tend to take our body for granted when it is functioning properly. Every day our bodies perform tiny miracles, like taking food and turning it into energy that powers everything we do, from kicking a ball to growing fingernails. But what happens when one simple function breaks down? What happens when involuntary, reflexive actions … Read more
If you’re at high risk for diabetes and feel like you must exercise harder to achieve similar results to other people who aren’t at high risk, research shows you might be right. Scientists from Lund University in Sweden compared the effects of exercise on two groups of middle-aged, slightly overweight men. One group was not … Read more
Amid national concern about rising rates of diabetes and obesity, which often coincides with Type 2 diabetes, one population stands out as facing an exceptional risk: Native Americans. Native Americans face more than double the risk of receiving a diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes than Caucasians. Type 2 diabetes is a disease marked by high … Read more
Every 19 seconds, someone is diagnosed with diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), adding to the 30 million adults and children already living with the disease. November is American Diabetes Month, and the high numbers of people living with the disease, in addition to the significant health complications it can cause, make diabetes … Read more
Breakfast is perhaps the easiest meal of the day to skip, but one of the most important to sneak in. Eating breakfast bestows many health benefits ranging from increased energy to weight loss, both important for people dealing with chronic pain. Despite the benefits, about one in ten people in the U.S. skip food first thing … Read more