Category: Diabetes

Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA There are some conditions that are found more often in certain racial and ethnic groups. Sickle cell disease is more common in people of African, African-American, or Mediterranean descent. Tay-Sachs disease is more common in people of Ashkenazi Jewish or French-Canadian descent. In the United States,… Continue reading Minority Populations and MASH: Genetic and Lifestyle Factors

Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA Being diagnosed with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) can be overwhelming! You probably have a lot of questions about what comes next, how the disease affects your body, and what treatment looks like. The good news is that with the right steps, many people can slow down… Continue reading Starting Your MASH Treatment Journey: What You Need to Know

Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA Groups like the World Health Organization and independent researchers alike have looked at the global incidence rate of a number of diseases over the past few decades. Cardiovascular diseases, cancers, neonatal disorders and musculoskeletal disorders are the most common. They affected over 1.2 billion people in… Continue reading Why Testing for MASH Is Important Even If You Feel Fine

Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA People often think of the condition MASH as being a weight issue. MASH, which stands for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis, is a liver condition that affects millions of people worldwide. MASH is a more severe form of another disease called MASLD, which used to be called NAFLD.… Continue reading Can Weight Loss Reverse MASH? The Truth About Treatment Options

How are you at setting boundaries in a relationship? This is an important step to take and can help protect you and your partner’s well-being. This is especially true when it comes to food and exercise! For anyone who has started a GLP-1 medication, you know that there are a lot of changes to your… Continue reading Setting and Respecting Your Food and Exercise Boundaries In a Relationship

Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists are hugely popular because of how they can help with weight loss and diabetes management. But did you know their benefits go beyond just these areas? New research suggests that GLP-1 medications can help with both heart health and sleep patterns, particularly for people with obesity and sleep-related conditions like… Continue reading How Different GLP-1s Help With Heart Health and Sleep Patterns

GLP-1 medications are a popular option for weight loss. Over the last few years, they have helped thousands of people lose weight by reducing appetite and improving metabolic function. However, one question many people have is: what happens when you stop taking these medications? For one of many reasons, you may decide to stop taking… Continue reading What Really Happens When You Stop Taking GLP-1 Medications

Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA Most people struggle with having an open and honest dialogue with their doctor. Going into the office and talking about sensitive medical information or new symptoms is hard! Rest assured, if this is something you have had an issue with, you are not alone. Add on… Continue reading How to Talk to Your Doctor About Your DME Treatment

Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA If you or a loved one has diabetic macular edema (DME), you may be wondering what treatment options there are out there. This condition is a complication of diabetes that affects vision. Fluid builds in the macula and over time can cause blurred vision, dull colors,… Continue reading Can Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) be Cured?