Diabetes Medical Reference
- 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.
- Alcohol and Diabetes: Understanding the Impact
Learn more from WebMD about how drinking alcohol affects diabetes.
- Giving Yourself an Insulin Shot for Diabetes
WebMD provides a step-by-step guide on giving yourself insulin injections if you have 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.
- Blood Sugar Test: How and When to Get It Done
WebMD explains blood sugar testing and diabetes.
- Diabetic Foot Care: Tips and Solutions
Proper foot care is critical for people with diabetes. WebMD experts offer tips for proper foot care.
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis: Do I Have It?
WebMD explains diabetic ketoacidosis, a serious condition that results from having high blood sugars for too long.
- Heart Disease and Diabetes
Diabetes greatly increases the risk of heart disease. Learn about the risk factors and how to lower them.
- Diabetes and Blurred Vision
WebMD takes a look at some eye care guidelines for people with diabetes.
- What Do Urine Tests Say About Diabetes?
The role of urine testing in people with diabetes.
- Diabetes: An Overview
Learn the basics about all types of diabetes from the experts at WebMD.
- 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.
