Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA Diabetes and cataracts are two common health conditions that impact millions worldwide. Both can significantly affect a person’s quality of life! The data says that people with diabetes are about two to five times more likely to develop cataracts than those without. Your risk depends on… Continue reading Are Diabetics at a Higher Risk for Cataracts?
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What to Expect at an Eye Exam for DME
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, protecting your eye health is critical! Diabetic macular edema (DME) is a common cause of vision loss among people with diabetic retinopathy, a complication of diabetes that damages blood vessels in the back of the eye. Fortunately, early diagnosis… Continue reading What to Expect at an Eye Exam for DME
Treatment Options for Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA Diabetic macular edema (DME) is a severe complication of diabetic retinopathy (DR) that affects the retina. If untreated it can lead to vision impairment or even blindness. This condition happens when there is swelling in the macula caused by leaky blood vessels. Blood vessels leak because… Continue reading Treatment Options for Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Common Signs and Symptoms of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA Diabetic macular edema (DME) is a serious eye condition that affects people living with diabetes. It is a complication of diabetic retinopathy, a common diabetes-related eye disease. Around 750,000 Americans live with DME, and it is becoming more and more prevalent around the world. DME happens… Continue reading Common Signs and Symptoms of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Managing the Sugar-Sleep-GLP-1 Triangle with Holiday Sweets
The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and for many indulgence. For people taking GLP-1 medications to lose weight or manage diabetes, this season has some unique challenges. With holiday treats tempting your sugar cravings, festive stress disrupting sleep, and irregular schedules impacting medication adherence, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Let’s take a… Continue reading Managing the Sugar-Sleep-GLP-1 Triangle with Holiday Sweets
How Type 1 Diabetes Can Change Body Odor
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA This may be something you have never considered if you are living with type 1 diabetes, but did you know it can affect how your body smells? Living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) means managing blood sugar levels to maintain your health. If not properly controlled,… Continue reading How Type 1 Diabetes Can Change Body Odor
Hearing Loss Related to Type 1 Diabetes
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA Living with type 1 diabetes is a full-time job in many ways. Between managing blood sugar levels, taking insulin, and monitoring for potential complications, it’s easy to overlook certain aspects of health. One area that does not always get much attention is the connection between type… Continue reading Hearing Loss Related to Type 1 Diabetes
Gender Differences With Type 1 Diabetes: How it Affects Men vs. Women
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune condition that impacts men and women in unique ways. Our bodies respond differently to the impact of T1D on our immune systems. However, the disease does have some shared challenges. Everyone with this condition will need to manage their… Continue reading Gender Differences With Type 1 Diabetes: How it Affects Men vs. Women
What’s the Connection? The Link Between R.A. And Type 1 Diabetes
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA Rheumatoid arthritis (R.A.) and type 1 diabetes (T1D) are both autoimmune diseases. This means they are conditions in which the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks itself. It can seem like on the surface this is enough of a connection that they may have the same cause… Continue reading What’s the Connection? The Link Between R.A. And Type 1 Diabetes
Maintaining Muscle Mass on GLP-1s: What You Need to Know
If you are taking GLP-1 medications like Ozempic or Wegovy for weight loss, you have probably heard about the importance of preserving muscle mass. These medications can help shed pounds quickly. However, rapid weight loss often includes some loss of muscle mass. Keeping muscle on your body is vital for overall health, metabolic rate, and… Continue reading Maintaining Muscle Mass on GLP-1s: What You Need to Know