Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA Diabetes is the 8th leading cause of death in the United States. About 38 million people have the condition, and experts estimate 1 in 5 do not know they have it. Type 2 diabetes accounts for 90-95% of all cases, but type 1 diabetes (T1D) is… Continue reading Understanding Type 1 Diabetes Risk Factors: Who is at Risk?
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Weight Loss Drug Can Benefit Those With Diabetes, Heart Failure
A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine shows that the weight loss drug Wegovy may offer health benefits beyond just helping people lose weight. It particularly benefits individuals with Type 2 diabetes who also have a common type of heart failure called obesity-related heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. This is another… Continue reading Weight Loss Drug Can Benefit Those With Diabetes, Heart Failure
Weight-loss Drug Shown To Reduce Risk of Heart Conditions
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Novo Nordisk’s application to include cardiovascular benefits on the label of Wegovy, a weight-loss drug. This makes Wegovy the first weight-loss medication authorized to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, or heart-related death in individuals at higher risk for these conditions. The label expansion could… Continue reading Weight-loss Drug Shown To Reduce Risk of Heart Conditions
Ozempic Shown to Reduce Progression of Chronic Kidney Disease
Novo Nordisk’s diabetes drug, Ozempic, has shown promising results in a late-stage study, indicating a 24% reduction in the risk of death from major cardiac events and progression of chronic kidney disease in patients with type 2 diabetes. This is significant news for a number of reasons. Drugs from the GLP-1 class, which Ozempic belongs… Continue reading Ozempic Shown to Reduce Progression of Chronic Kidney Disease
Experts Alarmed by Rising Diabetic Amputations for Black Patients
The number of people with diabetes needing amputations is rising, and it’s affecting Black and Latino individuals more. This means more people are having their limbs removed due to diabetes complications. According to the American Diabetes Association, every 3 minutes and 30 seconds a limb is amputated due to diabetes in the United States. Each… Continue reading Experts Alarmed by Rising Diabetic Amputations for Black Patients
What Does It Mean to Be Diagnosed With Prediabetes?
Medically Reviewed and Written By: Kathleen O’Shea Northrup, MD Most of us have some understanding of what it means to have diabetes- medication, blood sugar monitoring, careful food intake- but what about prediabetes? And what do I do if my doctor tells me I have it? What Does “prediabetic” Mean? If you have been told that… Continue reading What Does It Mean to Be Diagnosed With Prediabetes?
How to eat a diabetes-friendly and kidney-friendly diet with Chronic Kidney Disease
When it comes to managing diabetes and chronic kidney disease(CKD), there is so much conflicting information out there. One website may tell you to only eat white bread and grilled chicken, while another website says white bread is bad for diabetes. Many websites will also tell you that a diabetes-friendly diet totally conflicts with a… Continue reading How to eat a diabetes-friendly and kidney-friendly diet with Chronic Kidney Disease
How Many Kinds of Diabetes Are There? Lots. Explore Type 1, Type 2, LADA And More
Confused about the different types of diabetes? Never heard of other forms of diabetes beyond “1” and “2”? You’re not alone. As American Diabetes Month comes to a close, we’re shedding some light on this topic. Overall, more than 30 million Americans (9.4 percent of the U.S. population) have diabetes. Here’s a guide to help you and… Continue reading How Many Kinds of Diabetes Are There? Lots. Explore Type 1, Type 2, LADA And More
What’s in my bag? Motherhood with a health condition = “Mary Poppins” purse
Happy (almost) Mother’s Day! I’m Erin, a PatientsLikeMe senior copywriter living with type 1 diabetes – and a very busy toddler. My sister recently joked that my purse is “quite the Mary Poppins bag.” And it is. Between my diabetes “jazz” and baby paraphernalia, I need a big bag. The spread of stuff I lug… Continue reading What’s in my bag? Motherhood with a health condition = “Mary Poppins” purse
Member Chris finds the uplifting side of type 1 diabetes
“I am the only 7-fingered diabetic record-holding powerlifter and motivational speaker you know!” Chris (ChrisRuden) says in his profile. He was born with two fingers on his left hand and a shorter left arm. He was bullied in high school, and he struggled with depression, alcohol and drug use. Chris was diagnosed with diabetes at… Continue reading Member Chris finds the uplifting side of type 1 diabetes