On this page: Diabetes affects many parts of your body, including your mouth NIH external link. People with diabetes are more likely to have gum disease NIH external link, cavities, and other problems with their teeth and gums.1 And some of these mouth problems can make your diabetes worse. Taking good care of your teeth and gums, including getting regular cleanings […]
On this page: Healthy living is a way to manage diabetes. To have a healthy lifestyle, take steps now to plan healthy meals and snacks, do physical activities, get enough sleep, and quit smoking or using tobacco products. Healthy living may help keep your body’s blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood glucose level, also called blood sugar level, in […]
his section helps educators create and implement lesson plans for counseling patients with CKD about managing their disease and preparing for renal replacement therapy (RRT). It also helps health professionals find patient education content and resources based on CKD topic. This resource is divided into six lessons that can be carried out one-on-one or in […]
Why should I be physically active? Physical activity is an important step you can take to improve your health and quality of life. Regular physical activity may help prevent or delay many health problems. Being active may help you look and feel better, both now and in the future. So what’s stopping you? Maybe you […]
A new report suggests that limiting intake of caffeinated beverages may help stave off troublesome bladder and urinary symptoms. Many women and men live with symptoms affecting the lower urinary tract, such as frequent or urgent urination, needing to get up multiple times at night to urinate, and problems with voiding, such as a weak […]
On this page: As a primary care professional, you are in a unique position to talk with your adult patients about managing their weight. Sometimes, these conversations can be challenging or uncomfortable.1 If your patient has overweight or obesity, the tips and resources below may help you talk with them about their weight in a sensitive and […]
Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects thousands of school-age children nationwide. Findings from the SEARCH for Diabetes in Youth study External link, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institutes of Health, suggest that rates of new diagnosed cases of diabetes are on the rise among children and teens NIH external link. Schools […]
Overweight and obesity may increase your risk for many health problems—especially if you carry extra fat around your waist. Reaching and staying at a healthy weight can help prevent these problems, stop them from getting worse, or even make them go away. Type 2 diabetes Type 2 diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is […]
In this section: As you grow older, you go through many changes, and you may need to adjust your lifestyle for healthy aging. Healthy eating and regular physical activity can be keys to good health at any age. Making suitable lifestyle choices may also prevent some health problems, such as diabetes, heart disease, and some cancers. Health […]
In this section: What is diabetic kidney disease? Diabetic kidney disease is a type of kidney disease caused by diabetes. Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney disease. About 1 out of 3 adults with diabetes has kidney disease.1 The main job of the kidneys is to filter wastes and extra water out of your blood to make urine. Your […]