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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 (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 […]
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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 […]
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New research into Alzheimer’s disease explores not only managing symptoms but also treating its causes.1 Several possible treatments being tested include new medications, immunotherapy, cognitive training, and physical activity. New treatments are also emerging that focus on risk factors for dementia such as cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. The Future of Alzheimer’s Treatments There […]
Alzheimer’s disease is multifaceted, so there is no single treatment option that will be successful for every person living with the disease.1 However, researchers are making steady progress in their understanding of Alzheimer’s and are developing new medications to treat the disease, some of which are in late-stage clinical trials. While new drugs are in […]
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Alzheimer’s disease is a disease affecting the brain. It damages the brain over time in a way that lowers the ability to think and remember things. As the disease gets worse, even the simplest tasks cannot be done. More than 6 million people over the age of 65 years in America may have Alzheimer’s disease. […]
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