Human sweat is about to have a whole new meaning for people living with diabetes. A recent study shows that you can measure blood sugar levels in your own sweat. Researchers at Penn State have developed a prototype of a wearable, noninvasive glucose sensor that can measure glucose in human sweat with the touch of a fingertip. The…
We blogged about the multiple links between stress and diabetes in September last year (“Can Stress & Anxiety Cause Diabetes?”) Unsurprisingly, the situation has not improved over the past challenging months, thanks to COVID-19 and other stressors. So, let’s re-cap: Everyone can feel stressed from time to time. Having diabetes to manage as well as…
Retinopathy risk and diabetic eye screening management revolutionized We at RetinaRisk have launched the iClinic, our browser-based decision support tool for improved diabetic eye health. The RetinaRisk iClinic enables healthcare professionals around the world to revolutionize their approach to diabetic eye care by swiftly identifying patients who are most at risk of developing sight-threatening diabetic…
Anti-VEGF therapy has provided a ray of hope to diabetic patients who are likely to develop complications like retinopathy and blindness. Here is a brief discussion of what exactly an anti-VEGF therapy means, how it works, possible side effects, and the role it can play in the management of diabetic retinopathy.
Diabetes and heart diseases are known to co-exist and contribute to the development of each other in various ways. From clogged blood vessels to cardiac failure, diabetes can affect the heart in many ways by interfering with the ability of this vital organ to pump blood to all the parts of the body. The risk…
Diabetic retinopathy is a common eye condition caused due to changes in the blood vessels of the retina. The retina is a thin and delicate inner membrane lining the back of the eye. It is a light-sensitive part that helps us see clearly. The damage to these blood vessels caused due to an increase in…
During pregnancy, a number of changes occur in the body due to the alterations in the levels of certain hormones that keep fluctuating during different trimesters. These changes may put women at risk of certain complications including gestational disasters. Gestational diabetes, just like type 1 and type 2 diabetes, is marked by a rise in…
If you suffer from diabetes, you could be at a higher risk of developing diseases that affect your eyesight. Eye diseases that are common in patients with diabetes include diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, and glaucoma, just to name a few! These diseases usually progress slowly over a period of time and affect the vision of the…
The impact of diabetes on the brain, specifically on the cognitive functions of this vital organ such as memory and attention span, has been largely ignored and most of the focus of research has largely been on how this condition affects the kidneys, nerves, and eyes. However, the latest studies have provided insights into the…
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