Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a condition where the body cannot produce insulin, a hormone necessary for regulating blood sugar levels. Managing T1D typically involves using insulin and other medications to help keep blood sugar levels within a target range. Here’s an overview of the common… Continue reading Common Medications Used to Treat Type 1 Diabetes
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How Type 1 Diabetes Affects the Organs
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a condition where the body’s immune system attacks and destroys the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. Without insulin, blood sugar levels can get very high. Over time, high blood sugar can damage various organs in the body. Understanding the damage T1D… Continue reading How Type 1 Diabetes Affects the Organs
Ozempic Shown to Reduce Risk of Serious Illness and Death
Weekly injections of semaglutide medications, such as Ozempic, have been shown to significantly reduce the risk of serious kidney outcomes, major cardiovascular events, and death in people with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease, according to a recent study. These drugs have become tremendously popular because of their potential for diabetes management and weight… Continue reading Ozempic Shown to Reduce Risk of Serious Illness and Death
Comparing Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how the body processes blood glucose. In 1980, 108 million people had diabetes. By 2014, that number rose to 422 million. It is a major cause of blindness, kidney failure, heart attacks, stroke and lower limb amputation. There are two primary types of diabetes to understand. Knowing the… Continue reading Comparing Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes
What is Diabetic Neuropathy?
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA Diabetic neuropathy is a type of nerve damage that can be caused by having diabetes. High blood sugar or glucose levels can cause nerve damage throughout the body, specifically in the legs and feet. According to the Mayo Clinic, “Depending on the affected nerves, diabetic neuropathy… Continue reading What is Diabetic Neuropathy?
Insulin and Glucose: Understanding Key Players in Type 1 Diabetes
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA According to the American Diabetes Association, Diabetes is “a problem with your body that causes blood glucose levels to rise higher than normal. This is also called hyperglycemia.” When we eat, our bodies break down foods into glucose (sugars) which get sent into the bloodstream. Insulin… Continue reading Insulin and Glucose: Understanding Key Players in Type 1 Diabetes
Treating Type 1 Diabetes: A Patient Guide
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA So – you or a loved one has been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D). There are several life changes that come with the condition! Understanding these will help you manage your health more effectively and keep your spirits high. Knowing is half the battle, and… Continue reading Treating Type 1 Diabetes: A Patient Guide
Understanding Type 1 Diabetes Risk Factors: Who is at Risk?
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA Diabetes is the 8th leading cause of death in the United States. About 38 million people have the condition, and experts estimate 1 in 5 do not know they have it. Type 2 diabetes accounts for 90-95% of all cases, but type 1 diabetes (T1D) is… Continue reading Understanding Type 1 Diabetes Risk Factors: Who is at Risk?
Weight Loss Drug Can Benefit Those With Diabetes, Heart Failure
A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine shows that the weight loss drug Wegovy may offer health benefits beyond just helping people lose weight. It particularly benefits individuals with Type 2 diabetes who also have a common type of heart failure called obesity-related heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. This is another… Continue reading Weight Loss Drug Can Benefit Those With Diabetes, Heart Failure
Finding a Cure: The State of Type 1 Diabetes Research
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA 100 years ago, a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes was a death sentence. There was no treatment, no cure, nothing to do except put people on strict diets and hope to extend life as long as possible. In 1922, a 14-year-old patient in Toronto was the… Continue reading Finding a Cure: The State of Type 1 Diabetes Research