Diabetes Medical Reference
- Giving Yourself an Insulin Shot for Diabetes
WebMD provides a step-by-step guide on giving yourself insulin injections if you have 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.
- Alcohol and Diabetes: Understanding the Impact
Learn more from WebMD about how drinking alcohol affects 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.
- 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.
- Blood Sugar Test: How and When to Get It Done
WebMD explains blood sugar testing and diabetes.
- Reading Food Labels When You Have Diabetes
Being able to read and understand food and nutrition labels is essential, especially for those with diabetes. WebMD explains how to interpret the Nutrition Facts label on your packaged foods.
- The Facts About Carbs, Fiber, and Diabetes
Learn about carbohydrate counting and fiber intake for those with diabetes.
- Diabetes: An Overview
Learn the basics about all types of diabetes from the experts at WebMD.
- What Do Urine Tests Say About Diabetes?
The role of urine testing in people with diabetes.
- Diabetes and High Blood Pressure
WebMD explains the link between diabetes and high blood pressure.
- What Is Diabetic Neuropathy?
WebMD explains a common complication of diabetes -- neuropathy -- and how it can damage the nerves in your feet and legs.
- 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.
