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Can diabetic neuropathy be reversed? Right now the science says that nerve damaged caused by neuropathy can't be undone, but progression can be slowed or stopped, depending on how well a patient can manage their diabetes and blood sugar levels. When left untreated, high blood sugar levels can lead to...

Best and worst alcohol for diabetics One question we get asked a lot is: can I still drink if I have diabetes? Of course alcohol is not particularly great for anyone - diabetes or not - but if you're going to drink then you're going to drink, and that's fine....

Watch out for wounds Diabetes is a disease that comes with a ton of different complications. One particularly problematic complication is that diabetes can cause wounds to heal very slowly. Any benign cut, scrape, or blister can turn into a highly damaging ulcer that can require medical attention, surgery, or even amputation. While...

Can you get off Metformin? For many people with Type 2 Diabetes, one of the major motivators to improving their health is that they want to get off of their medications. Depending on the complications and medications that the patient is on, that can be fairly straightforward, or somewhat more...

Recently diagnosed? Here's what you need to know. If you've recently been diagnosed with diabetes, it can be overwhelming. Navigating the lifestyle changes, medications, complications, and everything else that comes with diabetes can feel incredibly daunting. If you or somebody you know has recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes,...

7 Delicious Foods that WON'T spike blood sugar levels We all love delicious food, and that is the reason so many of us resist starting a diet, even if we know it's the right thing to do. Fortunately, diet doesn't have to equal eating foods you don't enjoy. Here are...

Act As If If you're a human you've probably at some point in your life wanted to change some of your behaviors or habits. And if you are a human you've probably also found that to be a challenging thing to do. Today's blog post is about a simple yet...

The Down Low on Diabetic Neuropathy Diabetic Neuropathy is a very serious condition that can affect people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. It is a type of nerve damage that typically develops very slowly, and while this may make it seem tame, it's consequences can be severe. How...

4 Hacks for Better Health With the new year right around the corner, better health is on everyone's mind. Whether it be to drop some pounds, lower blood sugar, get off medication, or simply just feel healthier, fitness and wellness are some of the biggest goals we all have for...

The FDA is investigating whether popular diabetes drug Metformin contains cancer-causing chemicals The FDA recently announced that it is investigating whether metformin may contain N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) - a contaminant known to be carcinogenic. NDMA is a yellow odorless liquid which was once used to produce rocket fuel, but after high...