Diabetes can affect any part of your body. Controlling your sugar level is the best protection against periodontal disease diabetes according to the researches. Periodontal disease diabetes is one of the leading causes of teeth loss among diabetic adults. Diabetes and periodontal disease are inter related Factors. 1. Diabetes slows the blood circulation and hence the gums become more prone to infections. 2.  According to the studies diabetic people who have a controlled sugar level have a low chance to develop this disease as compared to others. 3. High amount of glucose in saliva can also lead to periodontal disease. 4. Another factor that relates diabetes and periodontal disease is that diabetes reduces the resistance power against infection and hence the gums become infected fast. Two types of periodontal disease are: Gingivitis: Gingivitis is caused due to poor brushing and flossing habits. The gums become swollen and may bleed when brushing your teeth. It can be taken care by following a daily proper brushing and flossing of teeth. Periodontitis: Periodontitis occurs on the tissue which holds the teeth in place. The infection leads to loss of the bone that holds the tooth in its socket and might lead to tooth loss. However you can still avoid Diabetes Periodontal disease by [...]

This article is about the diabetics foot pain problems and its solutions so go through the article for better understanding of diabetes and foot pain. If you are diabetic then it is best to keep your sugar level under control as much as you can. For empty stomach your sugar level should be under 100 mg/dl and 140 to 150 mg/dl should be the highest sugar level 2 hours after your breakfast. According to the survey nearly 25% of Americans who are diabetic experience diabetes foot pain. Diabetes and foot pain are of various types and Peripheral Neuropathy is the most common one as it causes insensitivity or a loss of ability to feel pain. It is said the diabetic who are suffering from diabetic Neuropathy can develop minor cuts , sores or blisters which they are unaware about due to the feeling of insensitivity and when they are being left untreated they become harmful and at times the even amputation needs to be done. In diabetes and foot pain Sensory Neuropathy occurs when the nerve is damaged and the pain is worst as it can hurt you even while you are wearing your socks. Autonomic Neuropathy affects your feet nerve as diabetic people can get thickened nails and foot [...]

Going through the stats that diabetes eye disease is one of the common causes of blindness in people younger than 65 years of age in US won’t make you feel good.  But this is true. If you are diabetic then it is better to go for an eye examination every 3 months with your ophthalmologist to avoid eye problems and do keep your sugar level under control. High sugar level can lead to blurred vision. My dad happens to be a diabetic and I never see him missing any single appointment with his ophthalmologist every 3 months. Blurred vision can lead to serious diabetes eye disease like cataract, glaucoma and retinopathy. Cataract is defined as the fogging of the clear lens of the eye where you are unable to focus on light and you get blurred vision and treatment is done by surgery and lens implant. Glaucoma occurs when the fluid inside the eye does not drain properly from a buildup of pressure inside the eye which damages the blood vessels and leads to loss of vision. Treatment of glaucoma is usually laser surgery or use of eye drops however it can be prevented by getting annual screening of glaucoma done by your doctor. Diabetic retinopathy is caused by changes [...]

Diabetes nerve pain happens to 60% of the people who are diabetic and the condition is known as Diabetic Neuropathy and this is in a simple language a disorder of nerve caused due to diabetes. The pain can range from a mild one to the extreme. This is due to peripheral neuropathy which means that pain is there in the extremities which means toes, feet and legs obviously as these body parts are first affected by diabetes as they have poor circulation of blood. For diabetes nerve pain you should contact your doctor immediately as he can only guide you in a better way.  Many treatments have been tried and out of which the Anti-depressant drugs and anti-convulsant drugs have got mixed reactions from people suffering from this ailment. You can try also some traditional treatments like acupuncture and physical therapy but please, before using any of the above mentioned treatment options do consult your doctor. Get your foot examined every year so that you can keep yourself away from any complications related to this disease. A balanced diet which includes carbohydrates,fruits,vegetables,milk and dairy, meat, poultry, fish and healthy fats can reduce your risk of getting Diabetes Neuropathy. Diabetes leg pain may happen in the form of cramps in the [...]