Most people assume diabetes is easy to diagnose. You take a blood test, get a number, and that’s it. But in real life, it’s messier. There are different diabetes tests, and they don’t always tell the ...

Hemoglobin A1c (A1C) estimates your average blood sugar over about 3 months. It helps guide diabetes goals and treatment changes. A1C has been a cornerstone of diabetes management since the 1990s. The ...

If you have kidney disease and diabetes, you may need to monitor your sugar, sodium, potassium, phosphorus, and possibly protein intake. Exact needs will vary by kidney disease stage. Limit high ...

Isabel Casimiro, MD, PhD, is an endocrinologist at the University of Chicago in Illinois. As a physician-scientist in molecular biology, she uses her research on diabetes, lipid disorders, ...

If you're living with diabetes, there's a chance you could get a problem with your kidneys called "diabetic kidney disease." You may hear some people refer to it as diabetic nephropathy. It happens ...

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...

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