The Facts About Diabetes Complications

TAKING CONTROL OF YOUR DIABETES® - THE PODCAST! ...With Expert Endocrinologists Living with T1D, Drs. Steven V. Edelman & Jeremy Pettus

Discussing diabetes complications can be a scary conversation, but it really doesn’t have to be. We’re sitting down to straighten out the misconceptions about diabetes complications including the difference between severe and consistent hyperglycemia and occasional highs, and the stigma around having symptoms of complications. We’ll also discuss how a diabetes diagnosis can be an opportunity to improve your overall health and live a long, healthy life.

Questions We’ll Cover in This Episode:

• What is the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT) and why is it important?
• What are misconceptions about diabetes and complications?
• How long do my blood sugars have to be high before I get complications?
• How can I see my diabetes as an opportunity for good health?
• Why is there a stigma around diabetes complications?
• What are the different types of diabetes complications?
• Why is 7% the recommended A1c?
• Am I doomed if I already have symptoms of complications?

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