Individuals with diabetes frequently participate in athletics, from youth sports to Olympic-level competitions. Diabetes complicates any type of athletic injury, including small wounds to the skin. Chafing, scrapes, and cuts that are an everyday part of athletic participation can lead to serious complications for someone with diabetes. Regular skin care...
Winter sports are a great way to stay active when the weather enters the single digits. However, with those temperature drops come a few new challenges for individuals with diabetes. Diabetes doesn’t need to keep you from participating, but an awareness of winter sport challenges can make sure you enjoy...
When you have diabetes, it affects the body’s major systems and organs, including the skin. However, the two types of diabetes, type 1 (T1) and type 2 (T2), are different in a few key ways. The question is—do those differences affect your skin differently, too? The Rundown on T1...
A change in weather can do more than cause you to put on an extra layer of clothes. Across all types of diabetes, HbA1c levels tend to rise in the winter and fall during the summer. From less physical activity to seasonal treats, there are a dynamic group of factors...
Cracked heels might seem like a small problem, but they can be painful. Those tiny cracks can also make room for a bacterial infection. To stay active, mobile, and pain-free, you’ll need to take care of those tender heels. Why Do Heels Crack? Heels crack for a number of...
