Articles related to diabetes care
If you suffer from diabetes, you could be at a higher risk of developing diseases that affect your eyesight. Eye diseases that are common in patients with diabetes include diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, and glaucoma, just to name a few! These diseases usually progress slowly over a period of time and affect the vision of the…
The impact of diabetes on the brain, specifically on the cognitive functions of this vital organ such as memory and attention span, has been largely ignored and most of the focus of research has largely been on how this condition affects the kidneys, nerves, and eyes. However, the latest studies have provided insights into the…
If you are diagnosed with diabetes, you must already be aware that controlling your blood glucose levels is important. It is also important to check your cholesterol levels on the regular basis and seek timely treatments in case the test shows abnormal results in order to prevent complications such as diabetic retinopathy. You need to…
Photocoagulation treatment refers to the form of advanced therapy that works by heating up the tissues to promote healing. Photocoagulation is commonly recommended for patients who suffer from eye disorders such as diabetic retinopathy. Here is a brief discussion about what photocoagulation means and the benefits of this therapy. You can read more here about…
High-Risk Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy (PDR) refers to a state that puts patients at severe risk of developing diabetic retinopathy due to which they may develop complete or partial vision loss. We have covered in-depth how to prevent diabetic retinopathy here. Hence, there is a need to be aware of what high-risk PDR means to be…
The prices of insulin have soared in the last few years. Insulin is one of the essential drugs that has been commonly used for the treatment of diabetes. The increase in the prices of this medication has left millions of patients with diabetes in a lurch, as we’ve previously covered in our blog post on…
Most of us are aware that there are several types of diabetes. Type 1 and type 2 diabetes immediately come to mind. There are significantly fewer who have heard about type 1.5 diabetes. This is surprising as according to some sources, around 15-20% of people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes may in fact have type…
We have all experienced the miserable short-term and long-term after-effects of a poor night’s sleep. This is also the case for people with diabetes, and especially type 1 diabetes, who suffer from problems associated with chronic sleep deprivation. You can learn more about the different types of diabetes here. Several research studies have revealed that…
Personalized medicine, just as the name suggests, refers to a form of treatment recommended to a patient based on his or her specific health issues, tendencies, pre-existing morbidities, and several other factors. Personalized medicine also involves the tailoring of the treatment options based on the characteristic symptoms and the possible risk of diseases and complications…
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