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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Flu season is here, but if you have diabetes, those body aches or stomach troubles might not be the flu at all – they could be signs of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Because DKA can look a lot like the flu, it’s easy to miss the red flags until it’s too late. Here’s how to spot the difference.
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If you are a man with diabetes and your bathroom habits have started to go rogue, your prostate might be trying to tell you something. Getting up multiple times at night to pee? Trouble fully emptying? Here’s how doctors determine if BPH (a.k.a. an enlarged prostate) is the culprit.
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Itchy, flaky, scaly, bumpy…have you ever wondered if diabetes can affect your skin? Skin health is an often overlooked aspect of diabetes management. Here are some of the most common conditions, along with tips on how to treat them.
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