CDI Staff Writer Articles
Diabetes and Erectile Dysfunction
What is erectile dysfunction? It is a condition where men have difficulty getting enough erection for sexual intercourse. It usually occurs in men who have been diagnosed with diabetes. It…
Diabetes and High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
What is hypertension (high blood pressure)? Best known as high blood pressure, hypertension refers to excessive blood pressure within the arteries. Without proper treatment, high blood pressure is very likely…
Grapes and Diabetes
Diabetes is a medical condition that can complicate a lot when left untreated. It is a life-threatening disease with complications involving the liver and kidney. Every year, the cases of…
Common Side Effects of Type 2 Diabetes Medications
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a condition where the body fails to produce enough insulin or the body becomes resistant to the effects of insulin. Patients with T2D can manage…
List of Different Types of Medications Used to Treat Type 1 Diabetes
Knowing you have type 1 diabetes, can cause anxiety. But with care and support from family members and the diabetic team, the hurdle will be manageable. What is Type 1 Diabetes…
How Does Diabetes Affect the Eyes?
Diabetes can affect one of the most significant organs of our body, the eyes. Various complications including those related to our eyes can emerge with a lack of blood sugar…
Diabetic Nephropathy (Diabetic Kidney Disease)
What is Diabetic Nephropathy (Kidney Disease)? Diabetic nephropathy or diabetic kidney disease is considered as one of the major complications of diabetes. It is a kidney disease that affects how the organ…
Artificial Sweeteners and Diabetes
One of the questions that people with diabetes often ask is whether they can eat sweet foods. Well, the answer is YES. Simply controlling their blood glucose with safe artificial…
Link Between Pancreas and Diabetes
The pancreas is an organ located behind the stomach. It is responsible for insulin production and stabilizes blood sugar levels. Without the pancreas, it is difficult to balance the levels…
Covid and Diabetes
People living with diabetes must be cautious about avoiding COVID-19 infection, especially when the world anticipates a deadlier third wave with the Omicron variant. It is not that they are…
Type 1 Diabetes and Pancreas Transplantation
Pancreas transplantation is a type of surgery in which you receive a healthy donor pancreas. It is an option for some people with type 1 diabetes. This replacement surgery takes…
Is It Likely for Type 2 Diabetes to Become Type 1?
One of the many misconceptions about diabetes mellitus is that type 2 diabetes can turn into type 1. While type 1 and type 2 have common features, this development is…