Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a complication of diabetes that affects the retinas in the eyes.1 There are a few available treatments approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), but researchers and doctors continue to look for new therapies or effective ways to use drugs approved for treating other diseases for diabetic retinopathy. For […]
Category: Diabetes
Diabetic Retinopathy: Management, Medications, and Treatment Options
Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a condition that affects the retina, or the light-sensitive part of the eye that helps create visual images. DR affects around 8 million people in the United States, and the number is expected to double by the year 2050.1 There are currently several treatments available for treating DR, and more are […]
Read More… from Diabetic Retinopathy: Management, Medications, and Treatment Options
What Is Diabetic Retinopathy? Symptoms and Causes
Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is an eye condition that affects people living with diabetes. It’s the leading cause of irreversible blindness in American adults. There are two main types of DR that cause a wide range of symptoms, from blurry vision to blindness. Understanding what diabetic retinopathy is, how it develops, and the symptoms you may […]
Read More… from What Is Diabetic Retinopathy? Symptoms and Causes
Clinical Trials for Diabetic Complications
High blood sugar levels caused by diabetes can lead to a number of health complications, including eye problems, kidney problems, and nerve damage. As doctors and researchers continue to learn more about these conditions, they discover new ways to treat them as well. Before treatments can be given to the general public, they must first […]
What Are Complications of Diabetes?
Diabetes is a disease that interferes with how your body uses blood sugar (glucose). Type 1 diabetes (T1D) occurs when your pancreas doesn’t make enough insulin to help your cells use glucose for energy. Type 2 diabetes (T2D) develops over time due to diet and lifestyle choices, resulting in your cells becoming resistant to insulin.1 […]
Clinical Trials for Type 2 Diabetes
Current type 2 diabetes (T2D) clinical trials are investigating new treatments, including diets and investigational drugs. Medical devices such as glucose monitors must also undergo clinical trials before being sold to the public. Every year, clinical trials are conducted by researchers and doctors around the country to find new ways to treat T2D. The current […]
Type 2 Diabetes: Management, Medications, and Treatment Options
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a metabolic condition in which the body’s cells don’t know how to properly use insulin (known as insulin resistance). As a result, sugar builds up in the blood, leading to symptoms such as feeling extremely hungry, frequent urination, and extreme fatigue.1 If left untreated, T2D can lead to other health […]
Read More… from Type 2 Diabetes: Management, Medications, and Treatment Options
What Is Type 2 Diabetes? Symptoms and Causes
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a disease that develops when your blood sugar levels are too high. This may be caused by a combination of lifestyle choices (poor dietary habits, lack of exercise) and genes passed down through family members. Learning about what causes T2D, the symptoms to look for, and how it’s diagnosed can […]
Read More… from What Is Type 2 Diabetes? Symptoms and Causes
Types of Diabetes
Diabetes is a disease that changes how your body processes food into energy.1 How many types of diabetes are there? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are three main types — type 1 diabetes (T1D), type 2 diabetes (T2D), and gestational diabetes.2 Other less common types include type 3c diabetes […]
What Is Diabetes? Symptoms and Causes
Diabetes is a disease that develops when your body’s cells have trouble using glucose (its preferred form of sugar) to make energy. This causes your blood sugar levels to rise, leading to diabetes symptoms. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that there are more than 37 million Americans living with diabetes.1 Several […]
