A disease of the autoimmune and endocrine systems, diabetes affects every part of your body and your life. Preventing diabetes complications is important in the management of the disease and your quality of life. Individuals who have had diabetes for several years are at higher risk for developing complications of the eyes, kidneys, nervous and circulatory systems which in turn effect specific body parts and functions. Prevention thus must be integrative as the development of a single complication can be indicative of the presence of another or lead to further complications.

Preventing Diabetes Complications: Know Your Risk & Find Balance

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends focusing on food, physical activity, and medicine to create balance. It is important to regularly test your blood sugar at home in order to understand and tweak your regime, as well as work closely with your primary physician and specialists. Studies …