Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA After being diagnosed with diabetic macular edema (DME), you may be wondering what the treatment options are. The front-line therapy for combatting DME is anti-VEGF injections. Anti-VEGF therapy did not become widely used until the early 2000’s, however. Before these drugs were approved for treating DME,… Continue reading How Effective is Laser Therapy for Treating DME?
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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.
Managing Anxiety While Making Changes for Kidney Disease
Anxiety can be an overwhelming challenge, especially when dealing with a chronic health condition like chronic kidney disease (CKD). Making lifestyle changes for kidney health can be stressful, and anxiety can make things even more challenging. In this blog, we’ll talk about how anxiety impacts both your body and mind, how it can cause physical… Continue reading Managing Anxiety While Making Changes for Kidney Disease
Tips for Exercising with Kidney Disease As The Weather Changes
Is It Safe to Exercise with Kidney Disease When the Weather Is Changing? Spring is here, and the weather is changing rapidly! You know what that means – time to adjust your exercise routine if you’re living with kidney disease. These seasonal shifts can influence how Chronic Kidney Disease patients experience symptoms during physical activity.… Continue reading Tips for Exercising with Kidney Disease As The Weather Changes
Gender-Affirming Care May Lower Depression Risk
A new study published in JAMA Network Open has found that transgender adults who get gender-affirming hormone therapy have a lower risk of depression. The study highlights the mental health benefits of these treatments. At the same time however, access to care is becoming more difficult because of new laws and restrictions. What the Study… Continue reading Gender-Affirming Care May Lower Depression Risk
Does Stage 1 CKD Always Get Worse? Handling Health Anxiety
You’re walking out of the doctor’s office with a stage one chronic kidney disease (CKD) diagnosis. Your mind starts to spiral with questions: Will it get worse? What changes do I need to make right now? What will my life look like with CKD? While you might not feel physically different, knowing that something could… Continue reading Does Stage 1 CKD Always Get Worse? Handling Health Anxiety
Imposter Syndrome With Weight Loss: You Didn’t Take The Easy Way Out
Obesity affects about 42% of all U.S. adults, according to the CDC. However, a Pew Research Center survey found that about 65% of Americans think that willpower alone is not enough to lose weight. Since hitting the market in 2017 as a treatment for type 2 diabetes, semaglutide (the active ingredient in Ozempic, Rybelsus, and… Continue reading Imposter Syndrome With Weight Loss: You Didn’t Take The Easy Way Out
Blood Pressure Changes on 10 Popular GLP-1s and What To Expect
Are you taking a GLP-1 medication to lower your blood sugar levels or lose weight? These drugs are fantastic at helping people in both areas. That is a primary reason why they have taken the medical world by storm over the past few years! As weight and high blood sugar becomes more and more of… Continue reading Blood Pressure Changes on 10 Popular GLP-1s and What To Expect
How Sleep Affects Weight Loss: Four Ways Better Rest Leads to Results
Have you been struggling to lose weight lately? How you sleep might be the missing piece of the puzzle. Most people trying to lose weight focus on diet and exercise, but they can overlook the importance of getting enough rest. Sleep is key to everything our body does. For weight loss, sleep helps with controlling… Continue reading How Sleep Affects Weight Loss: Four Ways Better Rest Leads to Results
Why Your Kidneys Might Be Behind Your Sleep Troubles
Sleep is super important for our overall well-being and it impacts everything from how we think and feel to our physical health. But many of us have trouble getting a good night’s rest, which can lead to various health problems. One thing that often gets overlooked when it comes to sleep issues is kidney health.… Continue reading Why Your Kidneys Might Be Behind Your Sleep Troubles
Signs Weight Loss Plateau Is Actually Anxiety Related
Most people, when they are trying to lose weight, end up hitting a wall. These are called “weight plateaus,” and they can be incredibly frustrating! Even when you feel like you are doing everything right, you may find that your weight is still not dropping. While these can sometimes be attributed to diet or exercise… Continue reading Signs Weight Loss Plateau Is Actually Anxiety Related