In this study, we investigated pRNFL thickness, peripapillary VD, and their ratio in T2DM patients without clinical DR to understand the relationship between DRN and microvascular impairment in more detail, and found that pRNFL thickness and VD were significantly reduced in the DM group, and the RNFL/VD ratio was significantly […]
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Ramadan fasting: Suggestions and tips from doctors for those who are diabetic
Diabetics are always recommended against fasting. During the holy month of Ramadan, fasting is observed from dawn to sunset. During this time Islam followers abstain from eating and drinking throughout the day. This year, the holy month of Ramadan is being observed from April 2 to May 2. As per […]
Are You Diabetic? Follow These Summer Nutrition Tips to Control Blood Sugar Levels
Amid the rising mercury, it is important that you keep yourself hydrated, especially people with diabetes. This is because they tend to get dehydrated more quickly than others. Dehydration can cause their blood sugar levels to rise. Their body at times is not able to effectively cool down as certain […]
Growing Prevalence Of Diabetic Retinopathy Observed Among Medicare Beneficiaries
The prevalence of diabetic macular edema or vision-threatening diabetic retinopathy (VTDR) increased among Medicare Part B Fee-for-Service beneficiaries 65 years and older over a 10-year period (2009 – 2018), according to new findings. By 2018, 1 in 25 beneficiaries with diabetes had vision threatening disease, with additional findings on documented […]
Urinary Albumin to Creatinine Ratio to Predict Diabetic Retinopathy: The Eyes Have It!
Introduction The Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has provided a push in the search for alternative screening methods to replace annual fundoscopic examination of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) to detect diabetic retinopathy (DR). Materials and methods This retrospective study was conducted using the data of T2DM patients […]
Diabetic Feet: Health Issues, Treatments, Prevention
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Diabetes is a condition in which the body is unable to break down glucose (sugar) effectively. When glucose accumulates in the blood for an extended amount of time, it can damage nerves and blood vessels. As a result, various body parts and organs are impacted. People with diabetes are at […]
Diabetic foot ulcers associated with mortality, hospitalization for chronic conditions
February 15, 2022 2 min read Source/Disclosures Published by: Disclosures: Petersen is co-founder, chief scientist and shareholder of Podimetrics. Please see the study for all other authors’ relevant financial disclosures. ADD TOPIC TO EMAIL ALERTS Receive an email when new articles are […]
Defining Diabetic Macular Edema
Jim Kenney, RPh, MBA: Dr. Anderson, what is diabetic macular edema [DME], and how does it compare to wet AMD [age-related macular degeneration]? Nicholas G. Anderson, MD: Diabetic macular edema is swelling in the macula. Similar to wet macular degeneration, diabetic macular edema is primarily a retinal vascular disease. However, […]
Diabetic Alert Dog Brings Comfort (and Sleep) to Family
After hearing the phrase “dead in bed,” restful nights for Marc Bullion and his wife, Becki, disappeared. Their daughter, Lelia, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D) at age 8, and her low-blood sugar episodes were unusually frequent.
What is the link between microalbuminuria and diabetic nephropathy?
Microalbuminuria refers to a higher-than-normal amount of albumin in the urine. A high value of this urinary protein may indicate a problem with the kidneys. As people with diabetes have an increased risk of kidney complications, a doctor may request a microalbuminuria test to help detect early signs of kidney […]
High-Frequency Spinal Cord Stimulation Effectively Reduces Painful Diabetic Neuropathy
Among patients with painful diabetic neuropathy (PDN), high frequency spinal cord stimulation (SCS) had a higher long term pain response compared with pharmacotherapy. These findings were published in Diabetes Care. Patients (N=216) with PDN for ≥12 months with lower limb pain of ≥5 cm on a visual analog scale, BMI […]
Diabetic Retinopathy in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus
Introduction Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is one of the most common chronic complications of diabetes mellitus (DM). DR is characterized by gradually progressive alterations in the retinal microvasculature, leading to areas of retinal non-perfusion, increased vascular permeability, and pathologic intraocular proliferation of retinal vessels. The complications are associated with macular edema, […]