Diabetes
Patient stories: Childhood diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes and beyond
Preventing and managing diabetes
Diabetes and your heart
Having diabetes puts you at a higher risk for cardiovascular disease, as well as an increased risk for death from the disease. Cardiologist Meghan Businaro, DO, explained why and what you can do to protect your heart. “About 65% of diabetic patients die from cardiovascular disease. Diabetic women are especially at high risk for dying […]
The diabetes and stroke connection
According to the American Diabetes Association, the risk for stroke is one-and-a-half times higher among people with diabetes. Jaqui Jones, MD, explained why and what you can do to prevent both conditions. First, what is diabetes? Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how we use food for energy. Under normal circumstances, food is broken […]
