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As cancer treatment becomes increasingly sophisticated, clinicians are encountering a growing metabolic challenge. Cancer therapy–induced hyperglycemia has emerged as an important concern with the expanding use of immunotherapies and targeted therapies. In some patients, hyperglycemia develops gradually. In others, particularly those receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors, severe diabetes and diabetic ketoacidosis …

Sexual health remains one of the most overlooked aspects of diabetes management, despite its significant impact on quality of life. While clinicians routinely discuss glycemic control, cardiovascular risk, and medication adherence, conversations about sexual function are often avoided by both patients and healthcare providers. Yet sexual health concerns related to …

For many people living with diabetes, complications such as retinopathy, nephropathy, and neuropathy are well-recognized concerns. However, growing evidence suggests that hearing loss may deserve a place on that list as well. Researchers are increasingly examining whether hearing loss reflects the same vascular and neurologic damage that contributes to complications …

The skin is often described as a window into overall health, and in patients with diabetes or prediabetes, it may provide some of the earliest visible signs of underlying metabolic dysfunction. While laboratory testing remains the cornerstone of diabetes diagnosis, clinicians who recognize key skin manifestations of diabetes can identify …

Many people with diabetes expect complications such as retinopathy, kidney disease, or peripheral neuropathy. However, gastrointestinal symptoms often receive far less attention despite their significant impact on quality of life. Chronic constipation, bloating, abdominal discomfort, and irregular bowel habits affect a substantial number of individuals living with diabetes. In many …

Urinary incontinence is one of the most common yet least discussed complications of diabetes. In fact, diabetes urinary incontinence affects people with diabetes at significantly higher rates than the general population. While healthcare professionals routinely monitor patients for retinopathy, nephropathy, and cardiovascular disease, bladder dysfunction often remains overlooked. However, research …

Depression and diabetes management often overlap in ways that make treatment decisions more complicated. Patients with type 2 diabetes frequently experience depression, and depression can make daily self-care harder. However, some commonly prescribed antidepressants and psychotropic medications may contribute to weight gain, worsen insulin resistance, or complicate long-term metabolic control. …

Patients with type 1 diabetes already face the daily burden of balancing insulin, food intake, exercise, and glucose monitoring. However, for some individuals, insulin becomes more than a treatment tool. It becomes a method for weight control. This dangerous behavior, commonly referred to as diabulimia, involves the intentional restriction or …

A bleeding gumline might seem like a minor dental issue, but researchers are increasingly finding that it can signal much more than a need to floss. Chronic inflammation inside the mouth may influence blood sugar control, cardiovascular health, and even long-term diabetes outcomes. As evidence continues to grow, healthcare providers …

People living with diabetes already face challenges related to blood sugar, cardiovascular disease, kidney health, and nerve damage. However, another issue is now gaining attention among healthcare professionals: bone health. Research continues to show that patients with diabetes have a higher risk of fractures, falls, and long-term mobility problems, even …