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Gastroparesis: A Complication of Diabetes

Gastroparesis Diagnosis and Treatments for People with Diabetes

Ketoacidosis: A Diabetes Complication

Ketoacidosis, a possible short-term complication of diabetes, can affect both type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes patients. Learn about ketoacidosis prevention and treatments, especially when you're sick.

Diabetes and Dental Complications

For people with diabetes, poor blood glucose control can lead to long-term complications, including dental problems such as gum disease. Learn more about diabetic dental complications in this article.

The Insulin Pump: Is It Right for You?

Insulin Pumps for Type 1 Diabetes
Insulin pumps deliver a continuous stream of insulin to people with diabetes. Is it right for you?

How to Treat Diabetic Neuropathy

Diabetic Nerve Pain: A Diabetes Complication
Diabetic neuropathy, or nerve damage caused by diabetes, is a possible long-term complication of diabetes. Article discusses different types of diabetic neuropathy, as well as diabetic neuropathy treatments, including medications used to treat this nerve pain.

Medications to Treat Diabetes

Type 2 Diabetes Medications
People with type 2 diabetes sometimes have to take medications to help control their blood glucose levels. There are many type 2 diabetes medication options, so in this article, we'll review some of your options.

Cholesterol and Diabetes

Keeping your cholesterol in check is a good idea when you have type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes. Learn about cholesterol treatments that work for diabetics.

A Review of Three Weight Loss Medications

Medications for Weight Loss When You Have Type 2 Diabetes
Some people with type 2 diabetes will need to lose weight in order to help them control their condition. Article review three weight loss medications that may be considered to help control weight. Includes side effects and recommendations of these weight loss medications.

Type 1 Diabetes: Causes, Symptoms, and Diagnosis

Type 1 diabetes used to be called juvenile diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes. Article explains causes, symptoms, and diagnosis of type 1 diabetes.

Type 1 Diabetes Treatments

Insulin, Blood Glucose Monitoring, Diet, and Exercise
Type 1 diabetes treatments are all about your blood glucose levels—keeping them in your goal ranges. Insulin, blood glucose monitoring, diet, and exercise all work together to keep you healthy and to help prevent long-term diabetes complications.