Many of us have made some questionable decisions after a couple of cocktails (or seven). While alcohol can loosen you up and lower your inhibitions, it can also throw your diabetes into a tailspin. We’ll share which drinks are easiest on your blood sugar, how you can guard against overnight lows, and easy tips to help you sip smarter and still have a great night out.
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There’s no nice way to hear the word fat about any body part, even one you didn’t know could be judged! Fatty liver disease is one of the most common conditions in people with type 2 diabetes, but it often flies under the radar until advanced stages. Dr. E explains who should be screened (and when), how it’s diagnosed, and the two newly approved medications that can help slow its progression.
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If you’ve ever been accused of having “selective hearing,” you may have a legit reason for it. People with diabetes are more likely to experience hearing loss as the rest of the population, and most people don’t see (or hear) it coming. Learn why diabetes and hearing loss are connected, when you should get tested, and why early action matters. Your future self will thank you!
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Yes, you read that right…you, your partner, and diabetes can have a good time in the bedroom despite diabetes’ natural tendency to ruin the mood. While diabetes can mess with sexual function in both men and women, many issues are treatable or manageable. So let’s take a peek under the sheets and talk about what’s killing the vibe so you can get back to getting busy.
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Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) used to be thought of as an “older man’s disease,” but it can actually affect both men and women, and people with diabetes are at higher risk. PAD often has no symptoms in the early stages, so catching it early is key to preventing serious complications.
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