Recently diagnosed with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH)? This condition, formerly known as NASH, is a serious liver disease that takes a team of medical specialists to properly diagnose and manage. Since MASH can lead to liver cirrhosis or even failure, having the right people involved in your care is a must. Most people are initially… Continue reading Managing MASH: Which Specialists Should Be on Your Team?
What Are Liver Function Tests for MASH?
How do you evaluate whether a liver is healthy or not? What metrics do doctors look at to determine if a patient needs intervention or if they are healthy? Liver function tests(LFTs) are a group of blood tests used to assess the health and function of the liver. These tests measure various enzymes, proteins, and substances… Continue reading What Are Liver Function Tests for MASH?
The Role of the Liver in Whole-Body Health and How MASH Disrupts It
Among the most vital organs in the human body are: the brain, kidneys, heart, liver and lungs. Most people are aware of what these organs do! The brain is our computer, the heart the engine, the lungs keep us breathing, and the kidneys filter our blood. The liver, being a vital organ, is also one… Continue reading The Role of the Liver in Whole-Body Health and How MASH Disrupts It
The Role of Exercise in Supporting Liver Health With MASH
Regular exercise is one of the best habits to get into. You may be aware of how exercise helps your heart and your lungs, but did you know it can actually improve the function of your liver? For people with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), fat builds up in the liver over time. This fat can… Continue reading The Role of Exercise in Supporting Liver Health With MASH
Anti-VEGF Therapies for Treating DME
When you have diabetic macular edema (DME), the blood vessels in your eye start to leak fluid into the macula. This part of the eye is responsible for sharp, clear vision. When DME progresses, you start to get blurry or distorted vision. If untreated, it can lead to permanent vision loss. So, when diagnosed, treatment… Continue reading Anti-VEGF Therapies for Treating DME
How Does Diabetes Affect Your Vision?
Living with diabetes means constantly monitoring for complications. As a condition, diabetes has the potential to lead to a number of further health problems. When your blood sugar is too high for long periods, it can damage different parts of your body. This could be your heart, kidney, nerves, skin or even your eyes. If… Continue reading How Does Diabetes Affect Your Vision?
How Are “Normal” Eye Exams Different from Exams for DME?
Throughout our lives, we will get a number of eye exams done. These can be as children, to check our vision to see if we need glasses. They can be as adults to look for irregularities or defects. If you have diabetes, you need regular eye exams to catch complications early. One serious condition that… Continue reading How Are “Normal” Eye Exams Different from Exams for DME?
How Effective is Laser Therapy for Treating DME?
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, laser therapy was the primary treatment. Today, laser therapy… Continue reading How Effective is Laser Therapy for Treating DME?
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