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Understanding Diabetic Neuropathy: What It Is and What You Can Do About It
One of the most common questions people with diabetes ask is, "What is neuropathy?" In simple terms, neuropathy is nerve damage. Over time, high blood sugar levels can damage the small nerves throughout the body, especially in the feet and legs. Think of nerves as the body's electrical wiring. When those wires become damaged, messages between your brain and different parts of your body may not travel correctly. The good news is that not everyone with diabetes develops neuropa

Dorothea Chollett
Jun 123 min read
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Hot Weather, Dehydration, and Elevated Blood Sugars
As temperatures rise, many people with diabetes notice that their blood sugars seem higher than usual. They may be eating the same foods, taking their medications as prescribed, and following their usual routines. So what changed? One possible culprit is dehydration. When the weather is hot, your body loses more fluid through sweating. If those fluids are not replaced, the amount of glucose in your bloodstream becomes more concentrated, which can lead to higher blood sugar re

Dorothea Chollett
Jun 122 min read
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