One of the most important things that needs to be done once someone has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, is to get everyone else in the immediate family tested too. There are two very compelling reasons for this suggestion. The first is a suggested scientific link between genetics...

Diabetes is a common disease that is primarily caused by the presence of high levels of glucose, also known as blood sugar, in the body. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), as of 2014 more than 422 million people had the disease, and diabetes is likely to be...

Technology is transforming the world of healthcare. We now wear wristbands to record the number of steps we take, our heart rates and our sleep cycles. Today, diabetes treatments have also changed considerably as patients become more tech savvy. New devices and technologies have emerged to help manage the...

Cuboid Syndrome is a condition commonly associated with lateral foot pain (pain on the outer side of the foot). Even though it is simple to identify and treat, a number of medical practitioners usually misdiagnose it due to the slow onset of the disease. This condition is seen frequently...

Diabetic retinopathy is a very common diabetic eye condition. Diabetic retinopathy occurs when high levels of blood sugar damage the blood vessels in the retina. These blood vessels leak blood and other bodily fluids into the retina. This makes the retinal tissues swell and as a result makes images...

Currently, diabetes has become a worldwide condition which is affecting both young and old. It is a global pandemic. The question in everyone’s minds is,“What is diabetes and how can it be prevented?” Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease caused by a very high percentage of sugar inside the...