Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA People with type 1 diabetes need to take extra care of their feet because they are at a higher risk for foot problems. High blood sugar levels can lead to nerve damage (neuropathy) and poor blood flow. In fact, up to half of all people with… Continue reading How the Right Socks and Shoes Can Help with Type 1 Diabetes
Common Medications Used to Treat Type 1 Diabetes
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
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
Why Am I Suddenly Getting Rashes? Early Signs of Lupus
Our skin is the largest organ in the body. It protects us from germs and helps regulate temperature. Every inch of our skin has about 19 million skill cells, 1,000 nerve endings, 20 blood vessels, and 60,000 melanocytes. Lupus is an autoimmune disease that can cause a number of different symptoms, including skin rashes. One… Continue reading Why Am I Suddenly Getting Rashes? Early Signs of Lupus
Types of Nerve Damage
How familiar are you with nerves? Believe it or not, there are over 7 trillion nerves in the human body. Together, they make up the nervous system, which is responsible for transmitting signals from the brain throughout the body and vice-versa. Certain conditions or accidents can damage nerves, which affects how you feel and function.… Continue reading Types of Nerve Damage
Genetics vs. Environment: The Factors Contributing to Lupus Risk
The Lupus Foundation of America estimated that 1.5 million Americans have some form of lupus, with an additional 16,000 new cases each year. Lupus is still a very under-researched and misunderstood condition, so today, we’ll unravel the factors that contribute to lupus risk, exploring the interplay between genetics, the environment, and common symptoms. Let’s dive in!… Continue reading Genetics vs. Environment: The Factors Contributing to Lupus Risk
Moving Through Fibromyalgia: Gentle Exercises for Pain Relief at Home
If you have Fibromyalgia, you may be wondering what you can do at home to relieve pain and feel better gently. Look no further! PatientsLikeMe has a guide to some simple home exercises designed around Fibromyalgia. Exercise can be incredibly helpful for people with pain! It helps combat fatigue, increases energy, and improves sleep and mood. Remember… Continue reading Moving Through Fibromyalgia: Gentle Exercises for Pain Relief at Home
What is Prostate Cancer?
The second most common form of cancer in the US, the rates of prostate cancer have been steadily increasing since 2014. The American Cancer Society estimates there will be about 300,000 new cases in 2024. The prostate gland is only found in men, and 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed during their lifetime. Each… Continue reading What is Prostate Cancer?
What Causes a Stroke?
In the United States alone, there are around 795,000 strokes every year. That is about one every 40 seconds! Of those 795,000 cases, 140,000 die from the stroke. This is a serious medical event. They are also the leading cause of serious long-term disability in the US. Two-thirds of survivors are disabled. Did you know… Continue reading What Causes a Stroke?
Difference Between Depression and Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
Depression is a mental illness that can have mild, moderate, or severe symptoms. Clinical depression, also known as MDD or major depressive disorder, is the most severe form of depression. This is different from the depression one might experience because of grief or another medical condition. Symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder Health professionals have a… Continue reading Difference Between Depression and Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)