--- title: Lone Star Family Health Center News | Diabetes description: Diabetes | News Articles from Lone Star Family Health Center --- [![](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hs-fs/hubfs/logo-blue-red.png?width=558&height=146&name=logo-blue-red.png)](https://www.lonestarfamily.org) - Services - [Family Medicine](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/family-medicine/) - [OB-GYN](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/ob-gyn/) - [Dental](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/dental-care/) - [Behavioral Health](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/behavioral-health/) - Patient Resources - [Community Resource Guide](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/community-resource-guide/) - [Good Faith Estimate](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/good-faith-estimate/) - [Insurance Information](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/insurance-information/) - [Medical Records](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/medical-records/) - [New Patients](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/new-patient-resources/) - [Patient Portal](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/patient-portal) - [Sliding Fee Discount Program](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/sliding-fee/) - Who We Are - [About Us](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/who-we-are/about-us/) - [Careers](https://j.brt.mv/ax.do?refresh=true&portalGK=12151) - [Clinical Team / Providers](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/providers/) - [Leadership Team](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/leadership-team/) - [News & Events](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/news-events/) - [Notice of Privacy Practices](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/notice-of-privacy-practices/) - [Locations](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/locations/) - Services - [Family Medicine](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/family-medicine/) - [OB-GYN](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/ob-gyn/) - [Dental](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/dental-care/) - [Behavioral Health](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/behavioral-health/) - Patient Resources - [Community Resource Guide](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/community-resource-guide/) - [Good Faith Estimate](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/good-faith-estimate/) - [Insurance Information](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/insurance-information/) - [Medical Records](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/medical-records/) - [New Patients](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/new-patient-resources/) - [Patient Portal](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/patient-portal) - [Sliding Fee Discount Program](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/sliding-fee/) - Who We Are - [About Us](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/who-we-are/about-us/) - [Careers](https://j.brt.mv/ax.do?refresh=true&portalGK=12151) - [Clinical Team / Providers](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/providers/) - [Leadership Team](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/leadership-team/) - [News & Events](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/news-events/) - [Notice of Privacy Practices](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/notice-of-privacy-practices/) - [Locations](https://www.lonestarfamily.org/locations/) [Book a Demo](https://www.google.com/) # News Explore topics Published Articles Cancer Basic treatment Eyes Influenza Kids Stress Asthma Diabetes Flu Home care Skincare Cough Healthy Lifestyle Heart Disease Infants Lungs Mental Health Weight Management Autoimmune Disease Cardiovascular Health Drowning Elderly Care GERD Gallbladder disease Injuries Men's Health Pneumonia Strep Throat Stroke AIDS Aging Alcoholism Arthritis Bicycle Safety Blood Clot Blood Donors Breast Cancer Colorectal Cancer Covid-19 Dating Violence Delirium Eating Disorders Gastritis HIV Headaches Hurricane Safety Infection Insomnia Kidney Kidney Stones Lupus Nutrition Osteoarthritis Shingles Sickle Cell Disease Sleep Sports Physicals Sprains Stomach disease Strains Substance Abuse Thyroid Tinnitus UTI Ulcers Vision Care Weight Loss [![Headshot of Brittany Burns, M.D.](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Brittany%20Burns%20D.O_.jpg?width=900&name=Brittany%20Burns%20D.O_.jpg)](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/american-diabetes-alert-day-why-early-detection-matters-for-you-and-your-family) [Diabetes](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/diabetes) --- ### [American Diabetes Alert Day: Why Early Detection Matters for You and Your Family](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/american-diabetes-alert-day-why-early-detection-matters-for-you-and-your-family) Every year on the fourth Tuesday of March, the American Diabetes Association observes American Diabetes Alert Day a reminder that diabetes often develops silently and that early detection can change lives. As family medicine providers, we w... [Read more](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/american-diabetes-alert-day-why-early-detection-matters-for-you-and-your-family) [![Headshot of Gideon Oyekanmi, M.D.](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Gideon%20Oyekanmi%20M.D_.jpg?width=500&name=Gideon%20Oyekanmi%20M.D_.jpg)](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/diabetes-and-your-eyes) [Diabetes](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/diabetes), [Eyes](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/eyes) --- ### [Diabetes and Your Eyes](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/diabetes-and-your-eyes) Diabetes is a common disease in the United States. You probably know someone who has diabetes, or you might have it yourself. Many people kn... [Read more](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/diabetes-and-your-eyes) [![Headshot of Dr. Ana Martinez](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Martinez.jpg?width=500&name=Martinez.jpg)](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/put-your-best-foot-forward-caring-for-diabetic-feet) [Diabetes](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/diabetes) --- ### [Put Your Best Foot Forward: Caring for Diabetic Feet](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/put-your-best-foot-forward-caring-for-diabetic-feet) High blood sugar levels can lead to nerve damage and poor circulation, which increases the risk of foot injuries and infections. But with da... [Read more](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/put-your-best-foot-forward-caring-for-diabetic-feet) [![Dr. Brandon Torres](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Brandon%20Torres.jpg?width=500&name=Brandon%20Torres.jpg)](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/american-diabetes-alert-day-understanding-preventing-and-managing-type-2-diabetes) [Published Articles](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/published-articles), [Diabetes](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/tag/diabetes) --- ### [American Diabetes Alert Day: Understanding, Preventing, and Managing Type 2 Diabetes](https://blog.lonestarfamily.org/american-diabetes-alert-day-understanding-preventing-and-managing-type-2-diabetes) March heralds the observance of American Diabetes Alert Day, an annual event falling on the fourth Tuesday of the month. This day serves as ... 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