Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA When your child is diagnosed with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH), it can feel overwhelming. With the right treatment and care, your child can lead a happy and normal life. The first step? Being informed about the condition and what you can do. Here is what you… Continue reading Living a Normal Life with CAH
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The Treatment for Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA If your child has been diagnosed with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH), you might feel overwhelmed and unsure about what treatments are available. Let’s break it down simply to help you understand the options and what they mean for your child. CAH is a condition where the… Continue reading The Treatment for Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)
The Adrenal Glands Explained
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA Two organs that sit on top of your kidneys, the adrenal glands might be small but they play a big role in keeping our bodies running smoothly. Each of them produces hormones essential to keeping you alive and healthy. They also play a few other key… Continue reading The Adrenal Glands Explained
Know Your Doctors: The People Involved in Treating Diabetes
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
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?