Category: Diabetes

Tirzepatide and Semaglutide: What’s the Difference?

In recent years, more and more people have started to take medicine for weight loss. The use of GLP-1 medications for weight loss, which is the class of drug these fall under, has more than doubled since 2011! Originally designed to treat type 2 diabetes, these drugs have been proven to be incredibly effective in… Continue reading Tirzepatide and Semaglutide: What’s the Difference?

Diabetic Foot Pain: Managing this Common Symptom

People with type 1 diabetes need to pay special attention to their feet because of their increased risk of foot complications. Elevated blood sugar levels can cause nerve damage (neuropathy) and reduce blood flow.   Living with diabetes presents many challenges, and one of the most debilitating can be diabetic foot pain. This symptom is often… Continue reading Diabetic Foot Pain: Managing this Common Symptom

Is Type 1 Diabetes Genetic? How This Disease Is Passed Down

Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA Type 1 diabetes is a chronic condition where the body’s immune system attacks and destroys insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. Insulin is a hormone that helps regulate the level of glucose (sugar) in your blood by allowing your cells to take in and use glucose… Continue reading Is Type 1 Diabetes Genetic? How This Disease Is Passed Down

What’s the Link Between Sugar and Type 1 Diabetes?

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Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease where the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys the cells in the pancreas that make insulin. Insulin helps move sugar from the blood into the cells, where the body uses it for energy. Without enough insulin, blood sugar builds up in the blood, leading to high blood… Continue reading What’s the Link Between Sugar and Type 1 Diabetes?

Popular Weight Loss Medication Could Significantly Lower Risk of Diabetes

A new study has shown that a medication commonly used for weight loss, tirzepatide, may also greatly reduce the risk of developing diabetes in people with prediabetes. This exciting discovery is important for millions of Americans at risk for this serious condition. Study Findings Tirzepatide, known as Mounjaro for diabetes and Zepbound for weight loss,… Continue reading Popular Weight Loss Medication Could Significantly Lower Risk of Diabetes

Chronic Conditions Common in Minorities

Around the globe, race and ethnicity play a role in people’s health and wellness. Genetics may predispose some minorities to chronic health conditions and culture or lifestyle may also be a factor. But we must also consider health disparities among minority groups. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines health disparities as preventable… Continue reading Chronic Conditions Common in Minorities

Can My Type 1 Diabetes Cause Nausea? How to Manage It

Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA Nausea is a common symptom that many people experience, whether it’s due to a stomach bug, overeating, or anxiety. For those with type 1 diabetes, nausea can be a constant companion. It is often linked to changes in blood sugar levels, medications, or diabetes-related complications. How… Continue reading Can My Type 1 Diabetes Cause Nausea? How to Manage It

Bruising and Skin Conditions with Type 1 Diabetes

Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA If you have type 1 diabetes, you might notice that you bruise more easily and that your bruises take longer to heal compared to others. This isn’t just in your head! It is a well-documented phenomenon. Dealing with this can be painful and frustrating. You might… Continue reading Bruising and Skin Conditions with Type 1 Diabetes