Recent research that has been ongoing throughout the pandemic has demonstrated that the Sars-CoV-2 virus, otherwise known as COVID-19, is capable of causing new onset diabetes in adults and children. Interesting facts: Adults are 40% more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes after having COVID-19 Children are up to 30% more likely to develop Type […]
Below is a list of resources uniquely designed for Healthcare Providers and Allied Healthcare Professionals who work with patients with Diabetes***. The resources listed are accredited by major medical governing bodies and institutions. (Please continue to check this list regularly for updates and additions to the listings shown.) Centers for Disease Control – Diabetes […]
In a recent review of social media groups designed to help patients with diabetes, I have observed some posts about patients and caregivers feeling as though they are not being “heard” by their healthcare providers, and not knowing how to communicate with them. Over my more than two decades of healthcare workforce experience, I […]
Are you concerned about how the Sars-CoV-2 (otherwise known as COVID-19) virus will impact your diabetes management? The American Diabetes Association has been paying attention to questions from patients, caregivers, and providers and they have created a FAQ page on their website. Learn more from the American Diabetes Association here:
Ketoacidosis is a condition that occurs in people with diabetes that is uncontrolled. It is a serious condition that must be evaluated by a medical professional quickly to prevent serious complications. Below, we’ll briefly discuss how it happens and what the major red-flag symptoms are. The Organs & Mechanism: Diabetic ketoacidosis develops when our will […]
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