Diabetic Complications - 87.92%
Persistently high blood sugar levels can lead to long-term complications such as accelerated development of cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, cardiovascular disease, diabetic neuropathy, nephropathy and foot problems. Diabetes education on how to recognize signs and symptoms. Details diabetes symptoms of eye problems, nephropathy, cardiovascular disease, neuropathy and foot ailments. (Complete Article)

Benfotiamine: Protection Against Diabetic Complications - 86.58%
Benfotiamine, a little-known fat-soluble form of vitamin B1, has been shown to help prevent the development and progression of many diabetic complications. Used for decades in Europe as a prescription medication, benfotiamine fights against the progression of diabetic nerve, kidney, and retinal damage, and relieves the painful symptoms of diabetic neuropathy. (Supplements, Diabetes, Diabetic Complications, Neuropathy, Nerve Function) (Complete Article)

Prevent & Protect - Control Blood Sugar To Prevent Diabetic Complications - 85.1%
Three out of five people with diabetes have one or more complications from the disease. In the United States, more than 200,000 people a year die from all types of diabetic complications. (Diabetic Complications, Heart Disease, Stroke, Neuropathy) (Complete Article)

ADA Blood Sugar Goals for Diabetes - 79.67%
Are you wondering what your blood sugar goals should be? These goals provided by the American Diabetes Association are determined from studies that examined the effects of near-normal blood sugar levels on the rates of diabetic complications. (Blood Sugar Level and Diabetes Management) (Complete Article)

Alpha Lipoic Acid - 79.67%
A little known but extremely powerful antioxidant nutrient is available in supplemental form called alpha lipoic acid. Alpha lipoic acid appears to be a wonder nutrient and it seems to work particularly well in diabetic patients. (Alpha Lipoic Acid, Diabetes Research, Diabetic Complications, Neuropathy) (Complete Article)

The Power of GLA - 79.67%
Science has established rather conclusively that GLA halts the otherwise inevitable advance of nerve damage caused by diabetes. GLA helps the nerves to heal. (Diabetic Neuropathy, diabetic nutrition, diabetic product ) (Complete Article)

Why B1 May Protect Diabetics - 79.67%
Can taking thiamine help prevent diabetic kidney disease? Recent studies show that high-dose supplementation with vitamin B1 prevents the development of diabetic kidney disease (nephropathy) in rats with toxin-induced diabetes. This study, combined with others with similar results, lends support to taking high dose thiamine supplements to ward off diabetic complications. (Diabetes Education) (Complete Article)

Drive Diabetes into Retreat with Natural Remedies - 79.67%
Decades of research have shown the validity of minerals and herbs in lessening and even reversing the symptoms of diabetes. (Type I and Type II) Chromium, Vanadium, Gymnema sylvestre, Cinnamon and Fenugreek are discussed in this article on diabetic nutrition news. (Diabetic products) (Complete Article)

Borderline Diabetes - 79.67%
Although borderline diabetes is not classed as diabetes,  the risk of developing other diabetic complications such as coronary heart disease is equal to that of any patient in the diabetic category. (Complete Article)

Obesity And High Blood Sugar Linked To Prostate Enlargement - 77.42%
The risk of developing benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH), a common condition in older men, increases with obesity and high blood sugar levels. (Obesity, High Blood Sugar, Prostate Disease, Diabetic Complications) (Complete Article)

Diabetes May Solve Puzzles Of The Brain - 77.42%
Glucose and the glucose-regulating hormone insulin have long been studied by scientists looking for a cure for diabetes. Now the substances are increasingly coming under the study of brain scientists because it appears they might just be golden keys to brain health as we age. (Alzheimers, Insulin, Diabetic Complications) (Complete Article)

Fish May Help Diabetic Kidneys - 77.42%
For adults with diabetes, consuming fish twice a week may help prevent kidney disease -- one of the most serious complications of diabetes, according to British researchers. (Kidney Disease, Fish Oil, Diabetic Complications) (Complete Article)

Damage Control: 3 Best Natural Supplements For Heart Health - 77.42%
You know, of course, that the most effective way to keep your heart in top shape is a balanced diet and regular exercise. But if you're like most people, you've got a heap of good intentions, a head of broccoli wilting in the crisper, and a set of weights languishing under the bed. The good news: Supplements like fish oil, herbs, and vitamins can help fill in the nutritional and exercise gaps and fortify your heart's health. (Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetic Complications, Heart Disease) (Complete Article)

Shedding Light On An Enlarged Prostate - 77.42%
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), an enlargement of the prostate gland, affects more than half of men in their 60s and as many as 90 percent of men in their 70s and 80s, according to the National Institutes of Health. (Enlarged Prostate, Bladder, BPH, Diabetic Complications) (Complete Article)

Do You Know About Celiac Disease? - 77.42%
A link between diabetes and celiac disease, both autoimmune disorders, has been recognized for some time. People with type 1 diabetes have a greater risk for developing celiac disease, typically about 1 in 20. (In the general population, including people with type 2 diabetes, the rate may be as high as 1 in 133.) In most cases, diabetes is diagnosed first. (Celiac Disease, Diabetic Complications) (Complete Article)

Take These With Your Prescriptions - 77.42%
If you're taking any of them, be sure that you're also supplementing with the appropriate nutrients. (Diabetic Complications, Statins, Blood Thinners, Antibiotics) (Complete Article)

High Blood Sugar - A Sticky Situation - 77.42%
Think about what happens when you spill honey; it gets on your fingers, sticks to everything you touch, and generally gums up your entire kitchen counter. Now imagine a honey spill taking place inside your bloodstream - which is essentially what high blood sugar is. (Diabetic Complications, Neuropathy, Cardiovascular Disease) (Complete Article)

Diabetes-Induced Dry Skin - 77.42%
Follow these tips to help you stay on top of your diabetic skin care. (Diabetic Complications, Skin Infections, Nerve Damage, Peripheral Vascular Disease) (Complete Article)

Blood Sugar Control Impacts Stroke Risk - 77.42%
Impaired glucose tolerance, a precursor to full-blown diabetes, is associated with an increased risk of stroke in non-diabetic patients who have already experienced a minor or mini-stroke, Dutch researchers report. (Diabetic Complications, Mini-Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack) (Complete Article)

Sight Lines - 77.42%
In the U.S., 1 million blind adults ages 40 and older, and 2.4 million adults who are visually impaired, do without life's images. By 2020, there could be 5.5 million such cases, according to the National Eye Institute (NEI). Here's a rundown of the leading causes of blindness and vision impairment. (Diabetic Complications, Diabetic Retinopathy) (Complete Article)

CoQ10: A Wonder Enzyme - 77.42%
What if there were a natural substance with the potential to combat devastating diseases and the effects of aging on the skin? That's what some say could be the promise of the supplement coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10).  (Diabetic Complications, Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol) (Complete Article)

CoQ10: A Natural Blood Pressure Ally - 77.42%
A compound called coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) may also have far-reaching implications for cardiovascular health. (Diabetic Complications, High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol) (Complete Article)

Diabetes Health Tricks - 77.42%
No magic bullet can stop our epidemic of type 2 diabetes, but certain supplements may help cut risk and alleviate symptoms. (Alpha-lipoic Acid, Neuropathy, High Triglycerides, Insulin) (Complete Article)

Women's Cardiovascular Health: Getting To The Heart Of The Matter - 77.42%
Heart disease is just as much of a women's health problem as it is a man's. In fact, tragically one out of every two women will develop, and die from, heart disease. This makes heart disease more of a threat to a women's health than breast cancer and all other forms of cancer combined. (Diabetic Complications, Heart Attack, Omega-3, B-Vitamins, Coenzyme Q10) (Complete Article)

Diabetics At Increased Risk Of Hearing Loss - 77.42%
Diabetics should be screened for hearing loss because they have twice the risk of developing hearing loss as are nondiabetics, researchers reported at the American Diabetes Association 67th Scientific Sessions (ADA). (Diabetic Complications, Hearing Loss) (Complete Article)

Neuropathy Most Likely To Strike In Type 2 Diabetes Not In Type 1 - 77.42%
Painful neuropathy is more common in patients with type 2 diabetes than in those with type 1, due to metabolic syndrome, researchers suggest, because of a link with the metabolic syndrome. (Diabetic Complications, Polyneuropathy, Metabolic Syndrome) (Complete Article)

Diabetes And Your Memory - Tips For Staying Sharp - 77.42%
As if you don't already have enough reasons to control your blood sugar, here's another: preserving your memory. Research has shown that uncontrolled diabetes can lead to mental decline, including memory loss. (Diabetic Complications, Memory Loss, Alzheimer's Disease) (Complete Article)

Tocotrienols - Just My Type - 77.42%
People with Type 2 diabetes may develop an accelerated form of atherosclerosis. In fact, 80 percent of people with Type 2 diabetes and atherosclerosis are likely to die from an "atherosclerotic event." (Diabetic Complications, Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis) (Complete Article)

Eye Disease In African Americans - 77.42%
Time and again, studies show that poor blood glucose control increases the risk of complications such as diabetic retinopathy, a common cause of blindness. Now, a new caveat-the risk is particularly high in African Americans. (Retinopathy, Diabetic Complications, Type 1 Diabetes) (Complete Article)

Liver Disease: Are You At Risk? - 77.42%
Generally, when you think of someone who has liver disease, you think of someone who abuses alcohol. You may be surprised to learn that fatty liver disease is often present in people who drink little or no alcohol. Nonalcoholic fatty liver is present in approximately 10 to 20 percent of Americans, and the incidence in type 2 diabetes may be as high as 50 percent. (Liver Disease, Diabetic Complications, Type 2 Diabetes) (Complete Article)

Erectile Problems Can Point To Heart Disease - 77.42%
A study from the American Journal of Medicine shows that men with erectile dysfunction (ED) are more likely to have existing heart disease or risk factors for heart disease than men who don't have erectile dysfunction. (Erectile Dysfunction, Diabetic Complications) (Complete Article)

Living With Diabetes? Save Your Heart! - 77.42%
People who have diabetes are more likely to have a heart attack or stroke than they are to lose a limb. Despite that fact, 60 percent of those with diabetes don't consider cardiovascular disease a serious complication, according to a survey conducted by the American Diabetes Association and the American College of Cardiology. (Diabetic Complications, Cardiovascular Disease, Heart Attack, Stroke) (Complete Article)

Diabetes Heart Risk "Equivalent To 15 Years Aging" - 77.42%
Diabetics are at risk of developing cardiovascular disease, one of the world's biggest killers, 15 years earlier than other people. (Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetic Complications) (Complete Article)

The Fish Factor - 77.42%
That salmon sizzling on your grill is much more than a delicious meal. The pink steak's fish oil (also available as supplements and prescriptions) may help heart attack sufferers live longer lives. (Heart Attack, Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetic Complications) (Complete Article)

Fish Is Health Insurance And Most Of Us Lack Enough Coverage - 77.42%
Eat fish! You've heard it before, but now the case is so compelling that you absolutely must pay attention or face overwhelming health risks. Fish's secret is its unique oil (omega-3 fatty acids), which is essential for proper cell functioning. (Omega-3 Fats, Fish Oil, Heart Attack, Stroke, Diabetic Complications) (Complete Article)

Omega-3 - More Than A Fish Tale - 77.42%
Eating a diet rich in omega-3 fats seems especially important for people with diabetes, whose risk of heart disease is three times higher than normal. (Heart Disease, Diabetic Complications, Omega-3 Fats, Fish Oil) (Complete Article)

Amazing Heart Energizer (Coenzyme Q-10) - 77.42%
If you have heart problems, you should know about a substance called coenzyme Q-10. It appears to be a powerful reenergizer of heart cells and can bring new hope to millions of people with heart disease. (Heart Disease, Congestive Heart Failure, Coenzyme Q-10, Diabetic Complications) (Complete Article)

Folic Acid - 77.42%
The right amount of folic acid in your blood can go a long way to squashing your vulnerability to cardiovascular disease. (Cardiovascular Disease, Folic Acid, Diabetic Complications) (Complete Article)

Study Links High Blood Sugar And Cancer Risk - 77.42%
A large European study has found that people with high blood sugar levels are at an increased risk of developing cancer, even when they do not have overt signs of diabetes. This study adds to evidence that abnormal sugar metabolism (which usually includes insulin resistance, high sugar levels and high insulin levels) can be cancer-promoting. (Cancer, High Blood Sugar, Insulin Resistance, Diabetic Complications) (Complete Article)

Baby Boomers First Generation With Shorter Life Spans Than Their Parents - 77.42%
Baby boomers might be the first generation to enter retirement in worse health than their parents, according to a growing body of evidence, the Washington Post reports. (High Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, Baby Boomers, Diabetic Complications) (Complete Article)

Are Leg Cramps Caused By Diabetes? - 77.42%
Leg cramps can be caused by a variety of reasons such as deficiencies in vitamins such as calcium and magnesium as well as diabetic neuropathy. (Neuropathy, Leg Cramps, Diabetic Complications) (Complete Article)

Antioxidant Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) - 77.42%
A collaborative study between Mayo Clinic and a medical center in Russia found that alpha lipoic acid (ALA) significantly and rapidly reduces the frequency and severity of symptoms of the most common kind of diabetic neuropathy.  (Neuroathy and Diabetic Complications) (Complete Article)

Alpha Lipoic Acid Reverses Nerve Damage In Diabetics - 77.42%
Nerve damage is one of diabetes' most devastating complications and affects more than 50 percent of all diabetics. Its typical course is relentlessly downhill and there are no effective medicines to treat it. But now there is hope. A study recently published in Diabetes Care reports that the antioxidant nutrient alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) can partly restore diabetic nerve function. (Diabetic Neuropathy, Diabetic Complications) (Complete Article)

Stress - 77.42%
Stress results when something causes your body to behave as if it were under attack. When stress occurs, the body prepares to take action. This preparation is called the fight-or-flight response. In people who have diabetes, the fight-or-flight response does not work well. Insulin is not always able to let the extra energy into the cells, so glucose piles up in the blood. (Stress, Diabetic Complications, High Blood Sugar) (Complete Article)

Why You Shouldn't Wait - 77.42%
People with type 2 diabetes - often bungle, misunderstand, or simply ignore the crucial moment when blood sugar tests reveal that diabetes is progressing. (Diabetic Complications, Heart Attack, Stroke) (Complete Article)

What Does It Mean When You Have Protein In The Urine? - 77.42%
Urine is essentially filtered blood. It is the result of blood pressed (by blood pressure) through a very good filter, one's kidneys.  Protein in the urine means a damaged urine filter, which often is the first evidence of kidney disease. (Diabetic Complications, Kidney Disease) (Complete Article)

Type 2 Diabetics' Acidity Heightens Risk For Kidney Stones - 77.42%
Individuals with type 2 diabetes (non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus) are at increased risk for developing kidney stones in general, and have a particular risk for uric-acid stones. (Diabetic Complications and Type 2 Diabetes) (Complete Article)

Get A "Grrip!": Diabetes and Your Hands - 77.42%
When you hear about the complications of diabetes, you usually hear about your heart, eyes, kidneys, nerves, and feet. But diabetes can affect the muscles and joints of your hands, too. Diabetes-related hand conditions are usually not life-threatening, but they can have a great impact on the quality of your life. (Diabetic Complications, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Stiff-Hand Syndrome, Dupuytren's Contracture) (Complete Article)

Trigger Finger - 77.42%
Trigger finger is a condition in which one of your fingers or your thumb catches in a bent position. An often painful condition, trigger finger is caused by a narrowing of the sheath that surrounds the tendon in the affected finger. People whose work or hobbies require repetitive gripping actions are most susceptible to this condition. Trigger finger is also more common in women than in men, and in anyone with diabetes. (Trigger Finger and Diabetic Complications) (Complete Article)

Eye Complications - 77.42%
People with diabetes do have a higher risk of blindness than people without diabetes. But most people who have diabetes have nothing more than minor eye disorders. You can keep minor problems minor. And if you do develop a major problem, there are treatments that often work well if you begin them right away. (Diabetic Complications, Glaucoma, Cataracts) (Complete Article)

Frozen Shoulder and Diabetes - 77.42%
Diabetes is known to affect the shoulder in several ways. Frozen shoulder seems to be the most common - with up to 20% of diabetic patients developing it at some time or other.  Diabetics not only get frozen shoulder more often than others but it lasts longer and is more painful for them when they do. (Diabetic Complications, Diabetes Care, Diabetes Treatment) (Complete Article)

Frozen Shoulder - 77.42%
A body in motion tends to stay in motion, and a body at rest tends to stay at rest. Such is the case with your shoulder and a condition called adhesive capsulitis. Adhesive capsulitis is more commonly known as frozen shoulder.  Diabetes is a risk factor for frozen shoulder, although precisely why that's so is a subject the medical community is still researching. (Diabetic Complications, Diabetes Care) (Complete Article)

Study: Fatty Acids From Fish Can Ward Off Heart Attack - 77.42%
People with heart disease can lower their risk of fatal heart attack with a daily helping of salmon or another fatty fish or by taking a daily fish oil supplement, doctors recommend today. (Diabetes Nutrition, Heart Disease, Diabetic Complications) (Complete Article)

Vision Quest - Preserve Your Precious Sight - 77.42%
In spite of the rapid technological advances in eye surgery, your best means of defense against vision loss are still regular eye exams, protective eye wear and, most important, proper nutrition. (Diabetic Complications, Cataracts, Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration) (Complete Article)

More Fractures, Less Bone Density In Premenopausal Women with Diabetes - 77.42%
Premenopausal women who have type 1 diabetes should strongly consider preventive screening for osteoporosis, the researchers of a new study on bone density conclude.  (Women's Health, Diabetic Complications, Juvenile Diabetes) (Complete Article)

Diabetes Tied to Enlarged Prostate - 77.42%
Researchers report that, BPH, or benign prostate hyperplasia, is a common condition in older men, but the risk of developing the condition seems to be increased by obesity and high blood sugar levels. (BPH, Benign Prostate Hyperplasia, Diabetic Complications) (Complete Article)

Watch Out For Kidney Disease - 77.42%
Diabetes is actually the leading cause of end-stage kidney disease in the U.S., and 20 to 30 percent of people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes will develop the early signs of kidney disease.  (Kidney Disease, Diabetic Complications) (Complete Article)

Eye Disease Before Diabetes? - 77.42%
Eye disease (retinopathy) commonly associated with diabetes may actually develop in people before the diabetes itself, say researchers. (Retinopathy, Diabetic Complications) (Complete Article)

Other Important Supplements - Essential Fatty Acids - 77.42%
There are two main EFA groups: omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. EFAs are components of cell membranes the body needs but cannot manufacture itself. (Peripheral Neuropathy, Diabetic Complications, Essential Fatty Acids) (Complete Article)

Mastering Your Diabetes (Before Diabetes Masters You) - 77.42%
If you have numbness in your feet, is there any point to controlling blood sugars? (Neuropathy, Peripheral Neuropathy, Diabetic Complications) (Complete Article)

Erectile Dysfunction and Diabetes: Keys to Prevention and Treatment - 77.42%
Erectile dysfunction is a common complication of diabetes. You can reduce your risk of developing erectile dysfunction, prevent it from worsening and, in many cases, safely and effectively treat it. (Erectile Dysfunction, Diabetic Complications, Neuropathy, Cardiovascular Disease) (Complete Article)

Sorbitol: A Hazard For Diabetics - 77.42%
Conversion of glucose to sorbitol is greatly accelerated in diabetics, and that can cause dangerous complications over time. Since sorbitol can't exit from your cells very fast, and is not used in the body, it accumulates and attracts water. This causes the cells to swell, which can result in nerve, eye, kidney and blood vessel damage, as well as development of cataracts. (Sorbitol, Diabetic Complications, Type 2 Diabetes, Artificial Sweetener) (Complete Article)

The Diabetes-Parkinson's Connection - 77.42%
Finnish researchers have turned up a disturbing link between diabetes and Parkinson's disease, the nervous system disorder that leads to muscle tremors and paralysis. (Diabetic Complications, Parkinson's Disease, Nervous System Disorders) (Complete Article)

Getting The Magic Back - 77.42%
High blood sugar damages the blood vessels and nerves that are necessary for normal sexual function and response. Keeping blood sugar under control is vital to preserving your sexual health. (Diabetic Complications, Sexual Health) (Complete Article)

Bowel Cancer Risk Higher for Men with Diabetes - 77.42%
Having diabetes apparently raises men's risk of developing colorectal cancer. After factoring in age and other variables, the researchers found that diabetes was associated with a 49 percent higher likelihood of developing both colon and rectal cancer. (Diabetic Complications, Colon Cancer) (Complete Article)

Diabetic Men Have Low Testosterone Levels - 77.42%
According to this study, after adjusting for waist-hip ratios, diabetic men were 3 times as likely as nondiabetic men to have low free testosterone levels and twice as likely to have low total testosterone levels. (Type 2 Diabetes, Testosterone, Diabetic Complications) (Complete Article)

Bladder Neuropathy - Neurogenic Bladder - 77.42%
Three different types of nerves control how your bladder functions. Damage to any of these nerves can cause problems with the way the bladder functions. This type of problem is often called bladder neuropathy, bladder dysfunction, or neurogenic bladder. (Autonomic Neuropathy,  Diabetic Complications) (Complete Article)

If I Don't Feel Sick, How Can High Blood Sugars Hurt Me? - 77.42%
Complications from diabetes come on over time, and damage has often started before we realize something is wrong. The belief that "as long as I feel well I must be well" does not hold true for the complications of diabetes; they come on quietly. (neuropathy prevention, diabetic complications, diabetic neuropathy) (Complete Article)

Diabetic Ketoacidosis - 77.42%
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) can occur when you don't have enough insulin to meet your body's needs. Normally your body uses carbohydrate (glucose) for maintenance, but when there isn't enough insulin in your body, your cells can't access the glucose in your blood. Your body then resorts to burning fat in an unhealthy way. Your liver becomes involved in fat-burning, and the by-product is ketones. (Diabetic complications, High blood sugar level) (Complete Article)

Lutein to Help Support Eye Health - 77.42%
Diabetic Product News: Lutein is an important nutrient in the prevention of eye disease. Retinopathy is a common diabetic complication, but research is proving that there is much that can be done to prevent this condition. Discover why lutein is important and why it supports eye health. (Complete Article)

Diabetic Retinopathy - 77.42%
Retinopathy is a common diabetic complication, but research is proving that there is much that can be done to prevent this condition. Antioxidant nutrients have been shown to prevent the oxidative damage that causes retinopathy.  (Diabetic Nutrition) (Complete Article)

Diabetes - The Inflammation Syndrome Connection - 77.42%
Many nutritional supplements can lessen the inflammation in diabetes, but it is essential that the underlying diet be corrected. That said, a key objective of supplementation should be to lower glucose levels and improve insulin function, which should in turn reduce inflammation. Helpful supplements include chromium, Vitamin E, Vitamin C and the omega-3 fatty acids. (Diabetes Nutrition, Inflammation, Arthritis, Heart Disease) (Complete Article)

Straight Talk: Diabetes And Intimacy - 77.42%
It's easy to pin a lagging libido on stress, depression, age, or lack of sleep. But when you have diabetes, there may be an underlying factor - symptoms related to diabetes. (Diabetic Complications, Erectile Dysfunction, ED, Depression) (Complete Article)

Diabetes And Constipation: An Awkward But Real Issue - 77.42%
About one in every four diabetics experience frequent bouts of constipation, making it by far the most common gastrointestinal issue for people with diabetes. The problem afflicts both type 1 and type 2 diabetes sufferers, and is known to be significantly more prevalent among those diabetics who also suffer from nerve damage. (Diabetic Complications, Type 2 Diabetes, IBS, Nerve Damage) (Complete Article)

For Diabetics, Heart Attacks Are Deadlier - 77.42%
A large analysis of clinical studies confirms what doctors have long known: People who have diabetes are at much greater risk of dying after a heart attack than those who don't have the disease, researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston say. (Heart Disease, Diabetic Complications, Severe Heart Attack) (Complete Article)

Caring For Your Feet - Diabetic Symptoms - 77.42%
Proper foot care can be primary importance for those with diabetes. You can prevent diabetic complications such as amputation by following these valuable guidelines. (Complete Article)