Type 1 Diabetes is an autoimmune disease. In this case, there is an underlying genetic predisposition, but much less than type 2, says Lois Exelbert, Nurse Diabetes Educator and Patient Care Manager with Baptist Hospital. Lupus, certain types of arthritis or certain types of cancer are considered autoimmune diseases. In case of type 1 diabetes, […]
Ian del Conde, Cardiovascular Specialist at Miami Cardiac and Vascular Institute, says type 1 diabetes is a condition where there’s decreased production of insulin because there’s damage to the pancreas, so they will need insulin. And type 2 diabetes is different. According to Del Conde, people with this type of diabetes produce insulin, but they […]
There are some facts regarding diabetes: One in seven people (14%) has diabetes, 21% of people have diabetes with obesity, 12% have diabetes and overweight and 6% have diabetes in underweight and normal weight. Type 2 diabetes is increasing from primarily lifestyle, but even type 1 diabetes which is an autoimmune disease can happen at […]
Type 2 diabetes is the most common disease. According to Lois Exelbert, Nurse Diabetes Educator and Patient Care Manager with Baptist Hospital of Miami, 90 % of individuals have type 2 diabetes, which is the most complicated disease. Type 2 diabetes usually occurs after the age of 40, and appearance of signs & symptoms are […]
A podiatrist specializes in the treatment of conditions that affect the foot and lower leg. Dr. Kyle Kinmon, President of Foot and Ankle Specialists with Bethesda Hospital, talks about this role of identifying problems before they become a major issue in diabetic foot. ************************************************************************************************************************************************************************** SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: . . Follow us on social […]
Terry Ochoa, Registered Dietitian with Baptist Health South Florida, says college students are at risk of developing diabetes, because of the weight gain. “If you develop diabetes, you are looking at consequences of nerve damage, heart disease, kidney disease, and social consequences as well.” ************************************************************************************************************************************************************************** SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: . . Follow us on […]
Dr. Ashok Mittal, Cardiovascular Specialist with Miami Cardiac and Vascular Institute, explains diabetes is a risk factor of Peripheral Artery Disease (P.A.D), because it is an inflammatory condition. “Insulin resistance leads to the deposition of fat inside the muscle, the muscle cannot take up glucose, which builds up in the blood, and that causes decrease […]
Angie Placeres, Registered Dietitian with Baptist Health South Florida, explains a diabetes educator works with nurses, endocrinologists, and other dietitians who focus on the diabetic population. She also says if you have not been diagnosed with diabetes but you have a strong family history, it is important to take action at that time and do […]
Diabetes can cause retinopathy and when sugar levels are high, people can have difficulty for nearside vision. This can be prevented or resolved when the glucose is low, says Dr. Pascual De Santis, Endocrinologist at Baptist Health South Florida. One of the things that scares diabetics is the fact that they cannot see or cannot […]
