The holiday season is all about celebrating with family, enjoying festive meals, and making special memories. But for those on dialysis, it can come with some extra challenges. Finding a balance between the fun of the holidays and sticking to a dialysis schedule takes a little extra planning, but with the right approach, it’s certainly… Continue reading Holiday Planning with Dialysis: Making Every Moment Count
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Living with a health condition? On the PatientsLikeMe blog, find helpful health information and patient stories about being diagnosed, trying different treatments, and living day-to-day with a chronic condition.
How Type 1 Diabetes Can Change Body Odor
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA This may be something you have never considered if you are living with type 1 diabetes, but did you know it can affect how your body smells? Living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) means managing blood sugar levels to maintain your health. If not properly controlled,… Continue reading How Type 1 Diabetes Can Change Body Odor
Hearing Loss Related to Type 1 Diabetes
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA Living with type 1 diabetes is a full-time job in many ways. Between managing blood sugar levels, taking insulin, and monitoring for potential complications, it’s easy to overlook certain aspects of health. One area that does not always get much attention is the connection between type… Continue reading Hearing Loss Related to Type 1 Diabetes
Gender Differences With Type 1 Diabetes: How it Affects Men vs. Women
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune condition that impacts men and women in unique ways. Our bodies respond differently to the impact of T1D on our immune systems. However, the disease does have some shared challenges. Everyone with this condition will need to manage their… Continue reading Gender Differences With Type 1 Diabetes: How it Affects Men vs. Women
What’s the Connection? The Link Between R.A. And Type 1 Diabetes
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA Rheumatoid arthritis (R.A.) and type 1 diabetes (T1D) are both autoimmune diseases. This means they are conditions in which the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks itself. It can seem like on the surface this is enough of a connection that they may have the same cause… Continue reading What’s the Connection? The Link Between R.A. And Type 1 Diabetes
Maintaining Muscle Mass on GLP-1s: What You Need to Know
If you are taking GLP-1 medications like Ozempic or Wegovy for weight loss, you have probably heard about the importance of preserving muscle mass. These medications can help shed pounds quickly. However, rapid weight loss often includes some loss of muscle mass. Keeping muscle on your body is vital for overall health, metabolic rate, and… Continue reading Maintaining Muscle Mass on GLP-1s: What You Need to Know
Colon Cancer: Risks and Links to Ulcerative Colitis
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA Colon cancer is one of the most common cancers in the United States, with an estimated 106,000 new cases in 2024. With advances in screening rates and a better understanding of risk factors, diagnosis rates have actually dropped since the mid-1980s! Unfortunately, this trend is mostly… Continue reading Colon Cancer: Risks and Links to Ulcerative Colitis
Treating Mouth Sores Caused by Ulcerative Colitis
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA Living with ulcerative colitis (UC) can bring unexpected challenges, including issues that go beyond the digestive system. One such issue is mouth sores. These painful or uncomfortable sores may show up because of UC flare-ups, side effects from medications, or other related conditions. While UC primarily… Continue reading Treating Mouth Sores Caused by Ulcerative Colitis
Erythema Nodosum: A Skin Condition Caused by UC
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA Have painful red or blue bumps appearing on your skin? That could be a sign of erythema nodosum (EN), a painful skin condition that can affect people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including ulcerative colitis. EN can also be present in patients with infections, or from… Continue reading Erythema Nodosum: A Skin Condition Caused by UC
What Medications Help Reduce Colon Inflammation in Ulcerative Colitis?
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA Inflammation in the colon from ulcerative colitis (UC) is a frustrating symptom to deal with. This symptom can significantly impact your quality of life. UC causes inflammation and ulcers in the colon, which leads to issues like abdominal pain, diarrhea, and rectal bleeding. There is no… Continue reading What Medications Help Reduce Colon Inflammation in Ulcerative Colitis?