Counting Sheep & Losing Sleep: The Link Between Diabetes and Sleep Apnea

If you’ve ever “accidentally” elbowed your partner in the ribs because he or she snores like a bulldozer, sleep apnea may actually be the culprit. Diabetes PA Chris Sadler shares his own experience with sleep apnea, and he explains the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options available.

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Vascular Complications: No Thanks, I’ll Pass!

The blood vessels in your body are like the pipes running through your home. The whole vascular system is the pipeline through which blood travels, carrying oxygen and nutrients to tissues. Chronically high blood sugar, high cholesterol and high blood pressure can cause damage to the walls of these ‘pipes’ leading to vascular complications, but these types of complications can be prevented.

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Don’t Freak Out! 10 Essential Things to Know If You’ve Been Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes

Man who is shocked and concerned after receiving a type 2 diabetes diagnosis

If you’ve been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, it can feel like a punch to the gut. But don’t freak out! Thanks to important advances in treatments and technology, serious complications are largely preventable. Here are 10 important things to keep in mind as you learn how to manage your condition.

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