“I had the barbecue cookouts here. We talk about screening, and I tell them, if you really like the barbecue and you want to come back for more, you’ve got to get your screening before you come back.”
If you’ve been diagnosed with prostate cancer, your cancer care team will discuss your treatment options with you. It’s important to think about the benefits of each treatment option compared to the possible risks and side effects.
Prostate cancer can often be found early by testing for prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels in a man’s blood. Another way to find prostate cancer is the digital rectal exam (DRE). If you’re thinking about getting tested for prostate cancer, talk to a doctor about the possible benefits, risks, and limits of prostate cancer screening.
If you have prostate cancer or are close to someone who does, knowing what to expect can help you cope. Here you can find out all about prostate cancer, including risk factors, symptoms, how it is found, and how it is treated.
If you’ve been diagnosed, here’s a list of questions about colorectal cancer to ask your doctor to help you better understand your cancer diagnosis and treatment options.
Screening is the process of looking for cancer in people who have no symptoms. Several tests can be used to screen for colorectal cancer. The most important thing is to get screened, no matter which test you choose.
Whether you or a loved one are worried about getting colorectal cancer, have just been diagnosed, are going through colorectal cancer treatment, or are trying to stay well after treatment, this detailed information can help you find the answers you need.
“I believe that many people sometimes do not get to these support programs because they do not have knowledge.”
If you’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer, you can take an active role in your care by asking questions about your cancer and its treatment.
Breast cancer is sometimes found after symptoms appear, but many women with breast cancer have no symptoms. This is why regular breast cancer screening is so important.
Whether you or a loved one are worried about developing breast cancer, have just been diagnosed, are going through breast cancer treatment, or are trying to stay well after treatment, this detailed information can help you find the answers you need.
Nerve damage from diabetes is called “diabetic neuropathy,” affecting about half of all people with diabetes.
Two of three people with diabetes report having high blood pressure or take prescription medications to lower their blood pressure.
If you live with diabetes, you are twice as likely to experience hearing loss. Learn the early signs and what action you should take.
Anyone with diabetes can take steps to prevent chronic kidney disease (CKD), and those who already have CKD can try and slow the process. Early detection, managing blood glucose (blood sugar) levels and blood pressure, living a healthy lifestyle, and health education can help prevent or delay CKD from progressing.
Learn more about the relationship between diabetes, heart disease and stroke.
The connection between diabetes and your feet is important because diabetes can cause nerve damage and reduced circulation, ultimately leading to limb loss and other complications. The good news is you can lower your chances of complications by managing your blood glucose levels and taking care of your feet.
It’s easy to take your eyesight for granted. Diabetes is the leading cause of vision loss in people 18–64 years old. And there are no obvious signs or symptoms. But the great news is an annual routine eye exam could prevent 95% of vision loss caused by diabetes.
Vivir con diabetes no es fácil. Podemos ayudarte. Para mantenerte lo más sano posible, es importante conocer los síntomas frecuentes de la diabetes y las complicaciones relacionadas con ella.
Our Ask the Experts series is designed to help people with diabetes tackle commonly faced issues by providing a community where individuals can ask questions of our experts and hear from others who might share similar experiences.
Our Safe at School campaign works to make sure the diabetes management needs of children are met so they are healthy and safe and able to enjoy the same opportunities as their peers. Learn more about legal protections, written care plans, training, help for schools, and more.
Managing diabetes is an uphill climb. Giving support to those you love can make all the difference.
Whatever your diabetes device or medication needs, ADA’s Consumer Guide can help.
Discover free diabetes-friendly recipes for every course, plus meal planning and grocery shopping tools. (Available in English and Spanish)
