Complications

See why hyperglycemia, or high blood glucose, is dangerous; the symptoms you should look out for, and some important strategies to avoid it.

Hypoglycemia, also known as low blood sugar, is relatively common among people with diabetes, and is a side effect of medication, both pills and insulin. Early recognition and appropriate treatment of hypoglycemia is an important part of your diabetes management plan.

Understand the cause and symptoms of nerve disease. Know what symptoms to look for in your hands, feet and other organs, to be able to tell your healthcare team immediately.

Understand the health problems that people with diabetes can develop, and how working with your care providers can help prevent gum disease, urinary tract infections and difficulties with sexual functioning.

Learn some tips on how to manage and organize your medications, and the importance of telling your healthcare provider about any side effects you may be experiencing.

See how smoking affects people with diabetes and learn some strategies you can use to help you quit.

Type 2 Diabetes can lead to long-term complications. You can take an active role in your health by getting screened for any complications of diabetes early on before they are major health issues.

Learn how checking your feet every day can help prevent injury and keep them healthy.

Understand the importance of professional skin and feet exams, and the need to prevent injuries between healthcare visits.

Patients with diabetes are much more likely to develop serious foot problems. To decrease the risk of complications, people with diabetes should check their feet daily. Learn how and when to perform a foot exam, what to look for, and when to call the doctor.

Watch these tips for managing your diabetes in times of an emergency or a disaster.

Learn which diabetes management supplies, medications and documents you should keep on hand in case you need to use them in an emergency.

Watch this to help understand the importance of taking your medication as prescribed for both diabetes and heart disease risk factors, ways to store them, and tips for managing side effects.

Managing both diabetes and heart disease is stressful. Work to reduce stress in your life as stress affects both diabetes management and heart disease risk.

Learn how important it is to monitor your risk factors, know the signs and symptoms of heart attack and stroke, and what to do if you experience any.

Coping with diabetes and heart disease can leave you feeling challenged emotionally. Watch this to know some ways to find support to cope with those challenges.