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Heart Disease and Diabetes

Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) and heart failure are two leading causes of illnesses and deaths in individuals with diabetes. ASCVDs are heart diseases originating from atherosclerosis, the hardening of the arteries from build-up of cholesterol plaques. Examples of ASCVDs include coronary heart disease, peripheral arterial disease, and cerebrovascular disease.

Ketoacidosis in Gestational Diabetes

Physiological changes during pregnancy (eg, relative insulin resistance, hormonal changes) can predispose women to DKA. Pregnant women with pregestational T1DM are also at a greater risk of developing DKA at lower blood glucose levels. 

What Is Cystic Fibrosis-Related Diabetes?

Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that causes thick mucus to build up throughout various parts of the body. Cystic fibrosis-related diabetes (CFRD) is a form of diabetes that results as a complication of cystic fibrosis. It is the most common comorbidity in individuals with cystic fibrosis, with a prevalence of 40-50% in adults and 20% in adolescents. Insulin insufficiency...

Hydration and Diabetes

Why Is It Important to be Hydrated If You Have Diabetes? While hydration is important for everyone, it is especially important for individuals with diabetes. Polyuria, or frequent and excessive urination, is a common condition in diabetes and can place individuals with diabetes at a greater risk of dehydration.

Diabetes and Bladder & Sexual Problems

Diabetes can cause microvascular complications that disturb the normal functioning of blood vessels, nerves, and the body’s response to neurohormonal stimuli. Such disruptions can result in bladder and sexual dysfunctions, which are common in both men and women with diabetes.