Nephrologist Carlos F. Zayas, MD, explained why kidney disease, heart disease and diabetes are connected and what you can do.
Diabetes
What can I eat if I have diabetes?
Michelle Stancil, a certified diabetes care and education specialist, answered some common questions about diabetes and diet.
How to treat low blood sugar
Symptoms include hunger, dizziness, fatigue, blurred vision, shakiness or trembling, heart palpitations, irritability or even drowsiness or loss of consciousness if the condition isn’t treated quickly. In this short video, Prisma Health walks you through the steps needed to treat low blood sugar in yourself or a loved one. Learn the essential steps you need […]
How diabetes can damage your vision
Charles Woody, OD, offered answers on how diabetes can damage your vision and what other effects it can have on the health of your eyes.
Essential information about gestational diabetes
In this easy-to-watch and educational video, Prisma Health spoke on essential information about gestational diabetes, including how it is diagnosed and treated. Health meals and regular exercise can help to lessen the negative effects and ensure you have the healthiest possible pregnancy and delivery. Keeping yourself informed is a great way to take control of […]
Managing diabetes: Your frequently asked questions, answered
Diabetes affects 37 million Americans, with both adults and children both capable of developing both types of the disease. Symptoms like fatigue, weight loss, frequent urination or excessive thirst are easy to mistake for other health conditions or write off as simply a side effect of everyday life. In some cases, there may not be […]