Diabetes Series: Foot Care

By Crystal Trevors | June 12, 2022
Diabetes stock image picturing blood glucose monitor, shoes, notepad, and stethoscope

Part II: Foot Care 37.3 million Americans—about 1 in 10—have diabetes. Though it’s significant to note that approximately 1 in 2 adults living with type 2 diabetes are undiagnosed or unaware. As mentioned in Part I of this series, diabetes can have some seriously negative long-term outcomes. Over time, diabetes can damage the heart, blood…

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Diabetes Series: Complications and Prevention

By Crystal Trevors | May 9, 2022
A graphic of a blue arm outstretched and taking a diabetic blood sample from the pointed index finger

Part I: Diabetes Complications & Prevention Last year, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Government of Canada marked the 100th anniversary of the discovery of insulin by hosting the Global Diabetes Summit. The focus: reduce the prevalence of diabetes and help those living with it to better manage their disease. Globally, approximately 422 million…

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