7 Skin Signs of Insulin Resistance Seven skin findings that often signal underlying insulin resistance, what they look like, why they happen.
Acanthosis Nigricans: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention Acanthosis nigricans is a velvety darkening in skin folds that signals insulin resistance — what causes it, when it points to something serious.
Acromegaly and Diabetes: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention Acromegaly — excess growth hormone, usually from a pituitary tumor — causes diabetes in roughly a third to half of patients.
Air Pollution and Diabetes Risk Air pollution and diabetes — environmental risk factor with strong evidence; PM2.5 fine particles linked to incident T2D and worse outcomes.
Alopecia and Diabetes: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention How alopecia areata and diabetes overlap, why poorly controlled glucose causes diffuse shedding.
Alzheimer’s Disease and Diabetes: Type 3 Diabetes Connection Alzheimer's disease for adults with diabetes — 2x higher risk; "type 3 diabetes" concept refers to brain insulin resistance; new treatments emerging.
ASCVD Risk Calculator for Diabetes How the Pooled Cohort Equations estimate cardiovascular risk in diabetes, what each input means, where the calculator falls short.
Athlete’s Foot and Diabetes How athlete's foot affects adults with diabetes — elevated frequency, the bridge to bacterial superinfection, and the treatment strategies that work.
Atrial Fibrillation and Diabetes Why atrial fibrillation occurs more often in diabetes, how the CHA2DS2-VASc score guides treatment, and how rate, rhythm.
Autonomic Neuropathy in Diabetes Autonomic neuropathy is a serious diabetes complication that affects the nerves controlling involuntary body functions.
Best Cream for Neuropathy in Feet A practical guide to the best creams for neuropathy in feet — what has evidence, how to use them, and when prescription-strength options make sense.
BPA and Diabetes: Endocrine Disruptor Risk BPA and diabetes — endocrine disruptor in plastics linked to T2D risk; reduce exposure with BPA-free plastics, glass containers, no canned foods.
Brain Fog and Diabetes: Cognitive Symptoms Brain fog for adults with diabetes — common subjective cognitive symptoms; both high and low blood sugar cause cognitive issues.
Brittle Diabetes: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention A clinician-friendly guide to brittle diabetes — historical and modern definitions, causes, evaluation, treatment.
Bruxism (Teeth Grinding) and Diabetes Bruxism for adults with diabetes — teeth grinding (especially night); strong sleep apnea link in diabetes; mouth guards and sleep apnea treatment central.
Bullosis Diabeticorum: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention Bullosis diabeticorum is a rare skin condition in long-standing diabetes — spontaneous painless blisters on feet and legs that heal in weeks.
Burning Mouth Syndrome and Diabetes Burning mouth syndrome for adults with diabetes — chronic oral burning often without visible cause; possible diabetic neuropathy connection.
Calluses and Diabetes: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention How calluses affect adults with diabetes — they precede most diabetic foot ulcers, the proper-debridement approach.
Can Diabetes Cause Erectile Dysfunction? Can diabetes cause erectile dysfunction? Diabetes is a leading cause of erectile dysfunction, affecting 35-75% of diabetic men.
Can Diabetes Cause Fatty Liver The short answer is yes. Type 2 diabetes drives fatty liver through insulin resistance, and the two conditions amplify each other.