Rochester Hospital http://www.rochestergeneral.org/rgh/rochester-general-medical-group/centers-and-services/diabetes/about-diabetes/ RSS en-us Types of Diabetes http://www.rochestergeneral.org/rgh/rochester-general-medical-group/centers-and-services/diabetes/about-diabetes/types-of-diabetes/ http://www.rochestergeneral.org/rgh/rochester-general-medical-group/centers-and-services/diabetes/about-diabetes/types-of-diabetes/ Although there are many forms of diabetes, there are three main types of diabetes that require clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional. Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST Complications Associated with Diabetes http://www.rochestergeneral.org/rgh/rochester-general-medical-group/centers-and-services/diabetes/about-diabetes/complications/ http://www.rochestergeneral.org/rgh/rochester-general-medical-group/centers-and-services/diabetes/about-diabetes/complications/ There are many complications of diabetes that require clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional. Some of the most common include: kidney disease, nerve problems, foot problems, eye problems and hypoglycemia. Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST Glossary Of Terms http://www.rochestergeneral.org/rgh/rochester-general-medical-group/centers-and-services/diabetes/about-diabetes/glossary-of-terms/ http://www.rochestergeneral.org/rgh/rochester-general-medical-group/centers-and-services/diabetes/about-diabetes/glossary-of-terms/ Sun, 03 May 2009 15:02:31 EST Eye Problems Associated with Diabetes http://www.rochestergeneral.org/rgh/rochester-general-medical-group/centers-and-services/diabetes/about-diabetes/complications/eye-problems/ http://www.rochestergeneral.org/rgh/rochester-general-medical-group/centers-and-services/diabetes/about-diabetes/complications/eye-problems/ Diabetic eye disease refers to a group of eye problems that people with diabetes may face as complications. All can cause severe vision loss or even blindness. Diabetic eye disease can often be treated before vision loss occurs. All people with diabetes should have a dilated eye exam at least once a year. Sun, 03 May 2009 00:00:00 EST Treatments http://www.rochestergeneral.org/rgh/rochester-general-medical-group/centers-and-services/diabetes/about-diabetes/treatments/ http://www.rochestergeneral.org/rgh/rochester-general-medical-group/centers-and-services/diabetes/about-diabetes/treatments/ Sun, 03 May 2009 00:00:00 EST Diabetic Neuropathy (Nerve Problems) http://www.rochestergeneral.org/rgh/rochester-general-medical-group/centers-and-services/diabetes/about-diabetes/complications/nerve-problems/ http://www.rochestergeneral.org/rgh/rochester-general-medical-group/centers-and-services/diabetes/about-diabetes/complications/nerve-problems/ Sun, 03 May 2009 00:00:00 EST Diabetic Nephropathy (Kidney Disease) http://www.rochestergeneral.org/rgh/rochester-general-medical-group/centers-and-services/diabetes/about-diabetes/complications/kidney-disease/ http://www.rochestergeneral.org/rgh/rochester-general-medical-group/centers-and-services/diabetes/about-diabetes/complications/kidney-disease/ Nephropathy is the deterioration of the kidneys. The final stage of nephropathy is called end-stage renal disease, or ESRD. Sun, 03 May 2009 00:00:00 EST Diagnosis http://www.rochestergeneral.org/rgh/rochester-general-medical-group/centers-and-services/diabetes/about-diabetes/diagnosis/ http://www.rochestergeneral.org/rgh/rochester-general-medical-group/centers-and-services/diabetes/about-diabetes/diagnosis/ Sun, 03 May 2009 00:00:00 EST Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar) http://www.rochestergeneral.org/rgh/rochester-general-medical-group/centers-and-services/diabetes/about-diabetes/complications/hypoglycemia/ http://www.rochestergeneral.org/rgh/rochester-general-medical-group/centers-and-services/diabetes/about-diabetes/complications/hypoglycemia/ Hypoglycemia is a condition characterized by a glucose (blood sugar) level that is too low to efectively fuel the body's blood cells. Glucose is the main source of fuel for the body. According to the National Institute for Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), the good range of blood sugar is approximately 60 to 120 mg/dL (milligrams of glucose per deciliter of blood). Blood sugar levels under 60 mg/dL are too low and are considered unhealthy. Sun, 03 May 2009 00:00:00 EST Facts http://www.rochestergeneral.org/rgh/rochester-general-medical-group/centers-and-services/diabetes/about-diabetes/facts/ http://www.rochestergeneral.org/rgh/rochester-general-medical-group/centers-and-services/diabetes/about-diabetes/facts/ Sun, 03 May 2009 00:00:00 EST