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Diabetes can cause major eye problems as a result of imbalanced blood sugar. The three main eye conditions commonly associated with diabetes are diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, and glaucoma. Learn more about these complications.

Up to one-third of people with diabetes develop kidney disease as a result of their diabetes. Learn how and why this diabetes complication develops.

Research shows that type 2 diabetes can be prevented with a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight loss. Here are the specifics.

People with diabetes are at higher risk of developing periodontal, or gum, disease than people without blood sugar problems. Periodontal disease occurs when the gums become infected and inflamed. Learn more about this diabetes complication.

Hypoglycemia occurs when glucose levels in the blood fall below the level needed to maintain adequate energy for normal bodily functions. This energy deficit causes symptoms like irritability, headache, and hunger, anxiety, and shakiness.

Learn the GI/GL scores of common foods so that you know which would work best in a diabetic diet.

Diabetic neuropathy is related in large part to the impaired circulation that most people with diabetes experience. Learn more about diabetic neuropathy and the foot problems that often result.

Diet is key to diabetes prevention and control. What you eat has a profound effect on your glucose levels. Learn how you can use your diet in managing your blood sugar levels and even reversing diabetes.

The symptoms of diabetes vary depending on if you have type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes. Learn about the various symptoms of diabetes.

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