How Type 2 Diabetes Can Affect the Kidneys—and What You Can Do About It

If you have type 2 diabetes, you already know that blood sugar matters. Over many years, high blood sugar can harm the kidneys. In some people, that damage can become severe enough that the kidneys no longer clean the blood well. When that happens, a treatment called dialysis may be needed. This is not meant… Continue reading How Type 2 Diabetes Can Affect the Kidneys—and What You Can Do About It

The Harms of Fad Diets and Type 2 Diabetes

If you have type 2 diabetes and are trying to lose weight, you have probably seen many promises. Magazines, social media, and friends talk about diets that claim to melt fat fast. These are often called fad diets. They become popular for a short time, then fade away. Examples include very low-carb plans that cut… Continue reading The Harms of Fad Diets and Type 2 Diabetes