Diabetes Archives - Primary Medical Care Center for Seniors in Miami, Broward, Palm Beach https://primarymed.com/tag/diabetes/ PrimaryMed.com Thu, 03 Dec 2020 21:12:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://primarymed.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/cropped-primarycare_icon-32x32.png Diabetes Archives - Primary Medical Care Center for Seniors in Miami, Broward, Palm Beach https://primarymed.com/tag/diabetes/ 32 32 Medical ID Jewelry Can Ensure Appropriate Care For Diabetics in Emergency Situations https://primarymed.com/medical-id-jewelry-can-ensure-appropriate-care-for-diabetics-in-emergency-situations/ Thu, 03 Dec 2020 21:12:55 +0000 https://primarymed.com/?p=4779 The National Institutes of Health (NIH), defines diabetes as “a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high.” Glucose is vital to our health as it is a main source of energy for our cells, tissues, and muscles, as well as our brain’s primary fuel source. It is also […]

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]]> November is Diabetic Eye Disease Month -Chronic High Blood Sugar Can Lead to Vision Loss https://primarymed.com/november-is-diabetic-eye-disease-month-chronic-high-blood-sugar-can-lead-to-vision-loss/ Wed, 11 Nov 2020 23:34:13 +0000 https://primarymed.com/?p=4711 November is Diabetic Eye Disease Month. According to the National Institutes of Health’s National Eye Institute, “Diabetic eye disease, a leading cause of blindness, often has no early warning signs. Early detection, timely treatment, and appropriate follow-up care are the only ways to prevent vision loss.” The American Academy of Ophthalmology suggests the following five […]

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]]> Diabetes Management 101 https://primarymed.com/diabetes-management-101-2/ Tue, 06 Oct 2020 23:38:59 +0000 https://primarymed.com/?p=4621 The National Institutes of Health (NIH), defines diabetes as “a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high.” Glucose is vital to our health as it is a main source of energy for our cells, tissues, and muscles, as well as our brain’s primary fuel source. It is also […]

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]]> Excess Blood Sugar from Diabetes Can Lead to Cataracts https://primarymed.com/excess-blood-sugar-from-diabetes-can-lead-to-cataracts-2/ Thu, 20 Aug 2020 06:26:19 +0000 https://primarymed.com/?p=4195 According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), “excess blood sugar from diabetes can cause cataracts.” The World Health Organization defines cataracts as the “clouding of the lens of the eye which prevents clear vision.” The National Eye Institute of the National Institutes of Health explains that “adults with diabetes are 2-5 times more likely […]

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]]> Diabetes and Your Sexual Health https://primarymed.com/diabetes-and-your-sexual-health-2/ Fri, 24 Jul 2020 23:27:54 +0000 https://primarymed.com/?p=4119 A diagnosis of diabetes can have a wide impact on one’s life as dietary restrictions and swift lifestyle changes are often necessary for survival. One of the most frustrating implications are the sexual and emotional issues that may affect your intimate relationship and self-esteem. The American Diabetes Association acknowledges that these are real issues that […]

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