In this Dose of Dr. E, Dr. Edelman explains the difference between macro and microvascular complications, why it’s important to know the difference, and what you can do to protect yourself.
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Type 2 diabetes is one of the fastest growing chronic diseases worldwide and, if not well cared for, can lead to serious medical complications. If you have prediabetes, studies have proven there are ways to significantly reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes and you can avoid or significantly reduce the risk of developing complications by controlling your glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
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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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Learning how to be mindful can take some practice, and it can be especially difficult to pay attention to experiences in the present moment when you are busy doing everything necessary to manage your diabetes. Even though it may not be easy, mindfulness can be a valuable tool you can use to help you manage difficult diabetes-related emotions.
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Should you give yourself more or less insulin if you’re sick? What if you can’t hold anything down at all? Are “sick day rules” different for people with type 1 than type 2? Dr. Edelman explains what to do when you have the flu.
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