Tag: Diabetes
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Diabetics: Go Vegan to Save Money and Improve Insulin Sensitivity
Diabetes and the Vegan Diet: A Potential Path to Health and Wallet Savings For people living with diabetes, managing blood sugar, waistlines, and healthcare costs can feel like a daily balancing act. Emerging research highlighted by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) suggests that adopting a vegan diet may offer meaningful benefits for insulin…
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Going Vegan for Diabetes: Save Money and Boost Insulin Sensitivity
Introducing the Idea: Vegan Diets and Diabetes Recent discussions in nutritional science highlight how plant-based eating can influence the management of type 2 diabetes. In particular, research summarized by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) points to potential benefits for people living with diabetes who adopt vegan eating patterns. While no single diet fits…
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Go Vegan for Diabetics: Save Money and Boost Insulin Sensitivity
Diabetes Diets and the Promise of a Vegan Approach For many people living with diabetes, managing blood sugar is a daily priority. A recent focus in nutrition research, highlighted by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), suggests that a vegan, plant-based diet may offer two practical benefits: healthier insulin sensitivity and lower monthly food…
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Protect Your Vision: Retina Specialist Care for Diabetic Eye Disease
Why Retina Specialist Care Matters in Diabetes Diabetes can quietly affect the eyes, leading to diabetic retinopathy and other vision-threatening conditions. While a primary care physician or endocrinologist is essential for overall diabetes management, a retina specialist provides focused eye care that can prevent sight loss. Early detection and timely treatment are the best defense…
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Get Ahead of Diabetic Eye Disease with Retina Specialist Care
Protecting Vision Starts with a Retina Specialist Diabetes affects more than blood sugar; it also targets the eyes. Diabetic eye disease, including diabetic retinopathy and macular edema, can progress silently until vision changes become noticeable. While primary care doctors and endocrinologists manage overall diabetes, a dedicated retina specialist can identify subtle changes and initiate treatment…
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Diabetes care on wheels: Mobile clinic brings care to patients who are homeless, low-income
Mobile clinics bridge a critical gap in diabetes care For many people experiencing homelessness or living paycheck to paycheck, managing diabetes can feel like navigating a maze with few exits. The arrival of a mobile clinic staffed by healthcare professionals is changing that reality, bringing essential diabetes care directly to neighborhoods where people are most…
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Diabetes Care on Wheels: Mobile Clinic for the Homeless
Introduction: Bringing Diabetes Care to the Street and Shelter When traditional clinics aren’t accessible, a mobile health unit can be a lifeline for people living on the margins. Diabetes care on wheels is a growing model that delivers essential services—screening, vaccinations, education, medication management, and nutrition guidance—directly to shelters, encampments, day centers, and neighborhoods with…
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Study Finds 65% Rise in Illinois Leg and Foot Amputations (2016–2023)
New findings: a sharp rise in amputations across Illinois A recent Northwestern Medicine study reveals a striking increase in leg and foot amputations among patients treated in Illinois hospitals, with the rate climbing by 65% between 2016 and 2023. While the research confirms a troubling trend, it also highlights who is most affected and points…
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Illinois Sees 65% Rise in Leg and Foot Amputations, Northwestern Study Finds
Overview: A Significant Increase in Amputations A new study from Northwestern Medicine documents a troubling trend in Illinois: the rate of leg and foot amputations in hospitals rose by approximately 65% between 2016 and 2023. The findings reflect broader concerns about vascular health, diabetes management, and access to preventive care, and they call attention to…
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Juvenile Hemochromatosis Type 2A Presenting With Hypogonadism, Diabetes, and Osteoporosis: A Young Woman’s Case
Overview Hereditary hemochromatosis type 2A, also known as juvenile hemochromatosis, is a rare autosomal recessive disorder driven by mutations in the HJV gene. It causes severe systemic iron overload with multiorgan involvement that often presents at a younger age than classic adult forms. The following case underscores how iron toxicity can manifest through endocrine and…