Diabetes + depression = additional disease. That seems to be the multiplication of common denominators in the arena of diabetic care. Why is this so and what can you do about it?

One of the problems most often associated with diabetes is a decrease in kidney function and disease that often accompanies kidney decline. It appears the kidneys may have more responsibility for good health than you may have thought.

One of the problems diabetic patients have is the slow healing of wounds. Sometimes these wounds become intense enough that an amputation is required. Researchers suggest it may be possible to speed up healing time in wounds among diabetics.

Your doctor has been telling you that tight control over Type 1 diabetes is a good idea. Now there is new proof that your doctor was right.

Beyond many of the traditional issues considered specific to diabetics you can now add oral health. According to the Pennsylvania Dental Association (PDA), “Diabetics are more prone to several oral health problems, including tooth decay, periodontal (gum) disease, salivary gland dysfunction and infection. Patients [should remember] the importance of maintaining optimal dental health.”

Retinopathy is something everyone with diabetes is concerned about. After all the eyes are a window on all we hold dear. With our eyes we have seen husband, wife, children, grandchildren, parents and grandparents. We’ve seen friends and majestic scenes. We’ve watched the sunset and have thrilled to the early morning rise of the sun.

A lancet is the device diabetics use to puncture the outer layer of skin in order to get a drop of blood for glucose testing. This is a common practice for those who live with diabetes.

In order to answer this question we need to know something about muscle function in the human body. Normal glucose levels allow all parts of the body to gain access to the energy to drive the body forward and do all the things the body was designed to do. When blood glucose levels are low the body has it’s own defense system and it can create small amounts of what are known as ketone bodies.  Ketone is flushed into the blood stream and used by the brain for emergency functions.

This article is offered as a clearinghouse of basic information regarding complications that can and do occur among Type 2 diabetics. Professional advice should be sought from your primary physician.

Sexual intimacy is already a delicate enough topic without adding medical issues that may adversely affect the enjoyment and spontaneity. For women who have diabetes there can be several issues that may need to be addressed for enjoyable intimacy to take place.