Diabetes and GERD often occur together. What is the link between these two disorders? Gastroesophageal reflux disease — or GERD, is a digestive disorder that results in stomach acid frequently flowing back into the esophagus or the tube that connects your mouth and stomach. This acid irritates the lining of your throat. Diabetes and GERD:…
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis. This disease causes pain, stiffness and limited movement of the affected joint. Along with damage to the meniscus, articular cartilage could wear away over time causing a narrowing of the joint space. When this shock absorption is lost, and as the joint space narrows, bone could…
Management and treatment of osteoarthritis can involve non-pharmacological approaches, such as losing weight or moderate exercise, as well as physical therapy. Your large weight-bearing joints, such as your hips and knees, can benefit from these physical exercises and non-invasive therapies. Pharmacological treatments focus on reducing pain and inflammation. Pain medications can only relieve your…
Essential skin care tips that you should know if you have diabetes. If you have diabetes, then taking great care of your skin is vital. People with diabetes are more prone to infections. Minor things like a cut or scrape can turn into a significant skin infection. Diabetes causes circulation problems, which prevents blood…
Here are the myths — and the facts about diabetes According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), more than 100 million American adults either have diabetes or prediabetes. 1 In spite of the number of people that have diabetes, there are a lot of mistaken beliefs about the disease. On behalf of all…
How Many Ways Does Diabetes Impact Your Heart Health? Everyone’s heard that having diabetes puts you at risk for several medical conditions. The following article discusses them in just enough detail to help you understand what’s involved and how it jeopardizes your health. Diabetic Heart Disease Risk Advances in medical technology have drastically improved your…
Diabetes and denial often go hand-in-hand. The problem is that denial can complicate diabetes. Learn how to confront denial head-on. If you are like many people with diabetes, you might not be willing to accept the diagnosis. Your doctor might have told you that if you do not keep your blood sugar within normal…
Managing your blood sugar levels as recommended by your doctor is most definitely a fulltime job. That’s because just about everything contains carbohydrates─and they increase your glucose levels. You can’t avoid carbohydrates altogether. And everyone has to eat, especially people with diabetes. The next section of this article explains how foods affect your glucose and…