Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA There is a lot of confusion in healthcare. You’ll probably catch yourself asking… “What does that medical term mean?” or “What does this medication do?” or “Who will I be working with to manage my health?”. If you have questions about your care, do not worry.… Continue reading Know Your Doctors: The People Involved in Treating Diabetes
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How the Right Socks and Shoes Can Help with Type 1 Diabetes
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
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?
How to Live with Chronic Pain
According to the American Psychological Association, “by definition, chronic pain is pain that lasts longer than six months and affects how a person lives their daily life. While physicians can provide treatment for the physical dimensions of chronic pain, psychologists are uniquely trained to help you manage the mental and emotional aspects of this often-debilitating… Continue reading How to Live with Chronic Pain
Ozempic Shown to Reduce Risk of Serious Illness and Death
Weekly injections of semaglutide medications, such as Ozempic, have been shown to significantly reduce the risk of serious kidney outcomes, major cardiovascular events, and death in people with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease, according to a recent study. These drugs have become tremendously popular because of their potential for diabetes management and weight… Continue reading Ozempic Shown to Reduce Risk of Serious Illness and Death