If you’ve ever “accidentally” elbowed your partner in the ribs because he or she snores like a bulldozer, sleep apnea may actually be the culprit. Diabetes PA Chris Sadler shares his own experience with sleep apnea, and he explains the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options available.
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In this information-packed Facebook Live, Dr. Edelman speaks with Kansas City-based ophthalmologist (and dad of a daughter with type 1) about diabetes and eye health.
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The blood vessels in your body are like the pipes running through your home. The whole vascular system is the pipeline through which blood travels, carrying oxygen and nutrients to tissues. Chronically high blood sugar, high cholesterol and high blood pressure can cause damage to the walls of these ‘pipes’ leading to vascular complications, but these types of complications can be prevented.
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If you’ve been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, it can feel like a punch to the gut. But don’t freak out! Thanks to important advances in treatments and technology, serious complications are largely preventable. Here are 10 important things to keep in mind as you learn how to manage your condition.
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No matter how long you have had type 1 diabetes, complications are something we all fear. You might be complication free but waiting for that dreaded shoe to drop, or you might be dealing with multiple complications and struggling with the guilt and blame. This talk is structured as a group therapy session for type 1s that want to talk about what we all are trying to avoid. Leave your judgment and blame at the door for this emotional ride.
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