Type 1 diabetes currently affects over 1.9 million Americans, and over 8 million worldwide live with the condition. However, the symptoms can be tricky to pinpoint. So much so that nearly one in four cases of type 1 diabetes is diagnosed when the patient is already in diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA.) … Read more
More than 80% of people with prediabetes are unaware that they even have the condition! This can be dangerous because, without intervention, most people will go on to develop type 2 diabetes in a few years. If so many people are unaware that they have prediabetes, what signs should you … Read more
Over 30 million Americans have type 2 diabetes, and the numbers continue to rise. However, many people do not know the signs and symptoms of type 2 diabetes. The condition is often mistaken for other ailments for months or even years before a proper diagnosis is made. This article will … Read more
According to the National Council on Aging (NCOA), suicidal behavior is common in older adults for a number of reasons with loneliness topping the list. Many seniors are homebound and live on their own; are grieving the loss of a spouse or friend; lack nearby family; or have lost vital … Read more