Special Populations

Some groups of persons with diabetes are managed a bit differently. Here are some ways that these people can manage their diabetes in the safest ways possible
PERIOPERATIVE CARE

PERIOPERATIVE CARE

One in two people with diabetes will undergo surgery at some point in their life. Every surgery poses potential risks, regardless of your health condition. But people with diabetes face an elevated risk of some complications, such as infection. Fortunately, there are...

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Pregnancy and Diabetes

Pregnancy and Diabetes

During pregnancy, diabetes impacts the health of the mother and baby in many ways. Pregnant women with poorly controlled diabetes are at higher risk for miscarriage, stillbirth, premature birth, larger than average babies, and birth defects. Fortunately, women with...

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