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The Importance of Diabetic Retina Exams: Safeguarding Vision in the Face of Diabetes

Family Physicians of Greeley

Living with diabetes requires a vigilant approach to healthcare, and one crucial aspect often overlooked is regular diabetic retina exams. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the significance of diabetic retina exams and why they are essential for individuals managing diabetes.

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The US Healthcare System vs…….South Park ?!?!

Noreta Family Medicine

The US Healthcare System vs…….South Although the medical focus of this video is obesity, I was intrigued by the other highlighted theme – the endless spool of red tape in healthcare. For instance, in May, I prescribed a diabetic medicine for a patient. South Park ?!?! Next, I’d like to talk about the song.

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The Link Between Diabetes and Peripheral Arterial Disease

Vascular Physician

The Link Between Diabetes and Peripheral Arterial Disease Diabetes is a serious health condition that causes a person's blood sugar to rise because their body does not produce or use insulin properly. It is estimated that between 20-30% of people with diabetes also have PAD.

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What does claudication feel like and what are the most common causes?

Vascular Physician

These include: • Family history of PAD and claudication • Being over the age of 50 and smoking or having diabetes • Chronic kidney disease • High cholesterol • High blood pressure • Diabetes • Obesity • Smoking What Are the Treatment Options?

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Power to the Patient with Patient Generated Health Data

FDA Law Blog

PGHD can be derived from Digital Health Technologies, which we have blogged on here , here , and here. Patients that spoke also noted that they felt empowered, rather than merely passive recipients of medical services, when PGHD was part of their healthcare or when participating in studies using PGHD.