Tag: diabetes

Regulating Your Body Temperature With Diabetes

If you have diabetes, there are so many things to stay on top of when it comes to your health. Blood sugar is at the top of the list, followed closely by cholesterol, then your diet and how much exercise you get. That’s not even mentioning proper sleep, hydration, your mental health, and managing medications!… Continue reading Regulating Your Body Temperature With Diabetes

How GLP-1 Drugs Protect Your Heart Through Anti-Inflammatory Effects

Are you or a loved one taking or considering a GLP-1 medication? These medicines, the common variations being Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro, are well-known for helping people lose weight and control their blood sugar. But did you know they can also help protect your heart? Recent research shows that GLP-1 medications do more than manage… Continue reading How GLP-1 Drugs Protect Your Heart Through Anti-Inflammatory Effects

How GLP-1s Actually Change Your Brain’s Food Chatter

GLP-1 medications have become a go-to for many people fighting against obesity and type 2 diabetes. These drugs were originally made to help manage blood sugar levels, but are now widely used for weight loss! This is not just because they suppress appetite, but because they actually change how the brain thinks about food. With… Continue reading How GLP-1s Actually Change Your Brain’s Food Chatter

Understanding the Structure of the Eye – An Overview For DME Patients

Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA What do you know about the eye? Its internal structures, how we translate light to vision, the way that it works. The human eye is a powerful and complex organ. It constantly adjusts to light, focuses on objects both near and far, and sends information to… Continue reading Understanding the Structure of the Eye – An Overview For DME Patients

What Foods Are Good for Your Vision?

Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA When people think about improving their health through their diet, they usually focus on weight loss, lowering blood pressure, or managing cholesterol. But what you eat also has a big impact on your vision! If you have diabetes, or a complication like diabetic macular edema (DME),… Continue reading What Foods Are Good for Your Vision?

What is Non-Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy?

Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA If you have diabetes, you probably know about the risks it can pose to your vision. One of the most common, and often silent, eye conditions that can develop is called non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy (NPDR). This is an early stage of diabetic eye disease and a… Continue reading What is Non-Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy?

Questions to Ask Yourself Before Starting Weight Loss Medications

Trying to lose weight can feel like a frustrating, endless cycle. You try different diets, exercise routines, lifestyle changes and maybe you see some progress, but it does not last. With the rise in popularity of GLP-1 medications, you might be wondering if trying out one of these drugs is the next step. Before jumping… Continue reading Questions to Ask Yourself Before Starting Weight Loss Medications

GLP-1s For Weight Loss Have Heart Benefits Too

Medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, and Mounjaro have become extremely popular for weight loss. These drugs, called GLP-1s, were initially designed to treat diabetes. They mimic a natural hormone (called GLP-1) that helps regulate blood sugar, control insulin, and makes you feel full. GLP-1 medications have been proven to be very effective at helping people… Continue reading GLP-1s For Weight Loss Have Heart Benefits Too

Weight Loss Self Sabotage – How It Shows Up In Our Lives and How To Stop It

Losing weight is not just about eating less and moving more. It is also about mindset! Many people who are trying to lose weight unknowingly sabotage their own progress because of their habits and thoughts. If you are on a weight loss journey, you might be self-sabotaging without realizing it. Knowing what to look for… Continue reading Weight Loss Self Sabotage – How It Shows Up In Our Lives and How To Stop It