by DiabetesCare.net | Jan 4, 2023
As a diabetic, you risk eye and foot problems, so check both regularly. In particular, it is critical that you get a yearly eye exam that includes dilating your pupils to detect signs of eye disease. Diabetics face a higher risk of eye complications, such as...
by DiabetesCare.net | Jan 4, 2023
In a study published in JAMA this week, an estimated 12 to 14 percent of the United States population has diabetes, and 37 to 38 percent were estimated to have prediabetes in 2011-2012. The study broke down the prevalence of diabetes and prediabetes and included...
by DiabetesCare.net | Jan 4, 2023
It is no secret that weight loss can greatly assist in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. However, a recent study shows that a specific drug, liraglutide, used at a certain dosage (once daily doses of 1.2 or 1.8 mg) can yield weight loss for patients. A study conducted...
by DiabetesCare.net | Jan 4, 2023
It is no secret that weight loss can greatly assist in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. However, a recent study shows that a specific drug, liraglutide, used at a certain dosage (once daily doses of 1.2 or 1.8 mg) can yield weight loss for patients. A study conducted...
by DiabetesCare.net | Jan 4, 2023
ACE inhibitors are medications that treat hypertension (High blood pressure) by relaxing the blood vessels. Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors prevent an enzyme in your body from producing Angiotensin II, a substance that narrows your blood vessels and...
