Diabetes Medical Reference
- What Is Diabetic Neuropathy?
WebMD explains a common complication of diabetes -- neuropathy -- and how it can damage the nerves in your feet and legs.
- Diabetes Foot Care
Proper foot care is critical for people with diabetes. WebMD experts offer tips for proper foot care.
- Diabetes and Blurred Vision
WebMD takes a look at some eye care guidelines for people with diabetes.
- Can Diabetes Affect Your Eyes?
Learn more from WebMD about the different eye problems that can arise with diabetes, including diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and cataracts.
- Diabetes and High Blood Pressure
WebMD explains the link between diabetes and high blood pressure.
- The Link Between Stroke and Diabetes
Diabetes greatly increases the risk of stroke. Learn more from WebMD about the symptoms, treatment, and prevention of stroke.
- How and When to Test Your Blood Sugar With Diabetes
WebMD explains blood sugar testing and diabetes.
- How Do I Manage My Blood Sugar When I’m Sick?
If you have diabetes and are sick with a cold, flu, or stomach bug, find out the steps to take to get well quickly and prevent complications.
- The Facts About Carbs, Fiber, and Diabetes
Learn about carbohydrate counting and fiber intake for those with diabetes.
- Early Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes
Knowing the signs and symptoms of type 2 diabetes -- and getting early medical intervention -- can help you prevent more serious complications. WebMD tells you what to look for.
- Your Diabetes Care Team
If you have diabetes, learn from the experts at WebMD about the people that you should have on your diabetes care team.
- Diabetic Nephropathy
Diabetes is the number one cause of kidney failure. Find out more about diabetic neuropathy.
- Diabetes and Alcohol
Learn more from WebMD about how drinking alcohol affects diabetes.
- What Do Urine Tests Say About Diabetes?
The role of urine testing in people with diabetes.
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis: Do I Have It?
WebMD explains diabetic ketoacidosis, a serious condition that results from having high blood sugars for too long.
- Giving Yourself an Insulin Shot for Diabetes
WebMD provides a step-by-step guide on giving yourself insulin injections if you have diabetes.
- Understanding HbA1c: What Is It and Why Is It Important?
Find out why the hemoglobin A1c test (HbA1c) is so important for people with diabetes.
- Hypoglycemia: When Your Blood Sugar Gets Too Low
WebMD explains the causes, symptoms, and treatment of hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, a common problem in people with diabetes.
- Hyperglycemia: What Is It?
Hyperglycemia, or high blood sugar, is a serious problem if you have diabetes. Know the causes and ways to prevent this condition.
- Exercise and Type 2 Diabetes
Exercise is key to lifetime management of type 2 diabetes. Learn more about exercising the right way.
- Diabetes Basics
Learn the basics about all types of diabetes from the experts at WebMD.
- Heart Disease and Diabetes
Diabetes greatly increases the risk of heart disease. Learn about the risk factors and how to lower them.
- Diabetes and Cholesterol Tests
Understand how cholesterol levels affect diabetes and why it is so important to check your cholesterol.
- A Closer Look at Diabetic Retinopathy
WebMD explains retinopathy, a common eye complication of diabetes that can lead to glaucoma and loss of vision.
- Causes and Treatments of Diabetic Retinopathy
Learn more about the causes and treatments of this common diabetes complication.
- Medicare Coverage of Therapeutic Footwear for People with Diabetes
WebMD explains coverage under Medicare Part B for people with diabetes who may need special foot wear.