Diabetes Basics
Lipohypertrophy – Injections and Lumpy Skin
by diabetes.co.uk
Lipohypertrophy can be unpleasant for you from an aesthetic perspective and it can also affect the rate at which insulin is absorbed so can also lead to erratic blood glucose results.
Somogyi Effect and Dawn Phenomenon
by webmd.com
For people who have diabetes, the Somogyi effect and the dawn phenomenon both cause higher blood sugar levels in the morning. The dawn phenomenon happens naturally, but the Somogyi effect usually happens because of problems with your diabetes management routine.
Diabetes and Gum Disease
Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is the sixth most common disease in the world. People with diabetes are more likely to experience gum disease if they’ve had poor blood sugar levels for a long period of time.
Foot Complications
by diabetes.org
People with diabetes can develop many different foot problems. Even ordinary problems can get worse and lead to serious complications.
Diabetes Eye Problems
By Paul Wynn for diabetesselfanagement.com
The eyes are not only our window to the world, but are the window into diabetes. Early signs of diabetes can sometimes be identified through the eyes. Abnormally high or low levels of blood sugar can cause changes in the shape of the eye lens, and this can impair your ability to focus and see clearly.
Visceral Fat
By Diabetes.co.uk
Visceral fat is body fat that is stored within the abdominal cavity and is therefore stored around a number of important internal organs such as the liver, pancreas and intestines.
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Does diabetes cause hair loss?
By medicalnewstoday.com
Diabetes can cause a range of symptoms and health issues, including hair loss. However, good blood sugar control may help reverse the effects of hair loss.
Diabetes and Inflammation
By webmd.com
Inactivity and obesity increase the risk for diabetes, but exactly how is unclear. Recent research suggests that inflammation inside the body plays a role in the development of type 2 diabetes.