If you’ve found yourself suddenly waking up at 3am (feeling like your throat is tightening, drenched in sweat, hot, anxious, or even shaking), you’re not alone. Many women experience a surge of anxiety during perimenopause, particularly during the early morning. This can lead to frustration or confusion as you wonder, ‘Why do I keep waking… Continue reading Why Your Anxiety Peaks at 3am During Perimenopause
Does Menopause Actually Cause Depression?
A big question in the patient community surrounding menopause is its impact on mental health. Does menopause actually cause depression, or is it merely a side effect of mood shifts? The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists reports that mood changes are very real for those experiencing menopause or perimenopause. Perimenopause is the stage in… Continue reading Does Menopause Actually Cause Depression?
Grateful Mind, Fertile Body: Building Better Sleep for Reproductive Health
A good night’s rest is more than just a luxury; it’s foundational for reproductive health and fertility. Explore the compelling science around improving your chances of getting pregnant with sleep. There is a direct link between sleep and fertility and how inadequate sleep can affect reproductive outcomes. Use this guide to find practical tips for… Continue reading Grateful Mind, Fertile Body: Building Better Sleep for Reproductive Health
Weight Loss: Improving the Odds of Getting Pregnant with PCOS
Having a child is a momentous occasion in anyone’s life. Deciding to start your fertility journey comes with its own challenges and hurdles! For women with polycystic ovary syndrom (PCOS), there are a few more barriers to overcome. This hormonal condition does affect pregnancy and your chances of getting pregnant. It does not, however, mean… Continue reading Weight Loss: Improving the Odds of Getting Pregnant with PCOS
How Losing Weight Can Impact Your Chances of Getting Pregnant
Many people know that being overweight or obese increases the risk of health issues like heart disease and diabetes. However, fewer people realize that excess weight can also impact fertility and increase the likelihood of pregnancy complications! If you are trying to conceive, getting closer to a healthy weight can improve your chances of getting… Continue reading How Losing Weight Can Impact Your Chances of Getting Pregnant
How to Enjoy Frozen Foods with CKD
By: Kellsey Reed, RDN, LDN, PatientsLikeMe Contributor If you’ve been diagnosed with CKD, you might be wondering if frozen foods are off-limits. Maybe you’ve heard they’re packed with sodium or preservatives, and now you’re feeling overwhelmed every time you step into the frozen aisle. Good news—you can enjoy frozen foods with CKD! In fact, frozen… Continue reading How to Enjoy Frozen Foods with CKD
The 4 Season Strategy for Managing Multiple Medication Costs
Managing chronic kidney disease (CKD) is challenging enough without the added burden of fluctuating medication costs. Medication prices often change throughout the year for patients in the United States due to factors like insurance plan adjustments, deductible resets, and price shifts. This blog will outline how you can plan and manage the costs of CKD… Continue reading The 4 Season Strategy for Managing Multiple Medication Costs
Racial Inequality in Outcomes for DME
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA Diabetes is a widespread health problem in the United States. In 2021, about 38.4 million Americans, which is 11.6% of the total population, had diabetes. Of these, 29.7 million were diagnosed, while an estimated 8.7 million were undiagnosed. Diabetes is especially common in seniors. Nearly 30%… Continue reading Racial Inequality in Outcomes for DME
Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy Explained
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA Diabetes remains one of the most common health concerns worldwide. Estimates report that around 10.5% of the world’s adult population has the disease! And of that almost half are unaware. This number is only expected to go up. By 2045 the IDF Diabetes Atlas projects that… Continue reading Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy Explained
What’s the Difference Between Glaucoma and DME?
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA For people living with diabetes, there are a number of potential complications to watch out for! One area of the body that diabetes can impact is the eyes. Your eyes have a number of tiny blood vessels running through them, and high blood sugar levels can… Continue reading What’s the Difference Between Glaucoma and DME?