If you are a man with diabetes and your bathroom habits have started to go rogue, your prostate might be trying to tell you something. Getting up multiple times at night to pee? Trouble fully emptying? Here’s how doctors determine if BPH (a.k.a. an enlarged prostate) is the culprit.
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Did you know diabetes can affect your bone health? Endocrinologist and bone specialist Dr. Gina Woods explores the connection between diabetes and your bones, and gives tips on osteoporosis prevention and treatment options.
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As people with type 1 diabetes live longer (yes, it’s happening!), it’s important to keep doing things that make you feel alive. Author Judith Jones Ambrosini offers an inspiring take on how to live a vibrant life with T1D at any age.
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Dr. Edelman’s patient has been living with type 2 diabetes for many years, and unfortunately he was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease. His CGM does not automatically provide readings, and he’s forgetting to take his mealtime insulin so his blood sugars are running high. Dr. Edelman offered a few ideas that his patient and caregivers can implement to help bring his blood sugars into a healthier range.
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A little bit of prevention can go a long way in reducing fall risk, and taking precaution is especially important for people with diabetes who have peripheral neuropathy. Dr. E’s physical therapist Reece Jensen offers important tips on how to be proactive in improving your safety and overall health.
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It’s a rare human who can age backwards like J.Lo…most of us are stuck aging forward and dealing with changes in digestion, body fat, muscle strength, and hydration levels. But a few small adjustments in our nutritional habits can make a big difference in our health as we age with diabetes.
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Type 2 diabetes changes over time, and treatment regimens should adapt along the way. Adjusting A1c goals, shifting treatment priorities, and simplifying medication routines can all help optimize diabetes management.
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Keep your eyes peeled for Dr. Pettus parachuting into your backyard with glee in response to the results of a study on mortality rates and type 1. You might want to start saving now for pickleball paddles and your dream retirement custom RV…living a long life with T1D is lookin’ good!
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