People living with diabetes don’t need to be reminded of the importance of regular monitoring of their glucose levels. It’s essential for diabetes care as it reveals the patterns of glucose changes. It also helps in planning meals, activities, and at what time of day to take medications. In a previous blog we covered various…
COVID-19 continues to spread and severely impact the world. People of all ages are being infected but as we have covered before, people with diabetes seem to be more vulnerable to becoming severely ill as the virus can be harder to treat due to fluctuations in blood glucose levels and, possibly, the presence of diabetes complications. We…
Today, the 8th of October, World Sight Day is celebrated globally. This year´s theme is ´Hope In Sight´. World Sight Day has been celebrated on the second Thursday of October since it was originally initiated by Lions Clubs International as part of the SightFirst Campaign in 1988 to raise public awareness of blindness and vision…
The COVID-19 crisis is having a dramatic impact everywhere. The death toll has now crossed 1 million and the outbreak seems to be still on the rise. The impact on global eye healthcare is considerable, mainly due to travel restrictions and the reprioritization of health resources. Ophthalmologists in many countries are concerned that, due to COVID-19,…
A new report indicates that insomnia is a novel risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes. The Sweden-based study that appears in the journal Diabetologia identified 19 risk factors for type 2 diabetes. It further evaluated 21 risk factors that had scarce evidence, and another 15 that reduced the risk of the condition. Researchers have long identified…
At RetinaRisk we are always working towards better eye health for our users through development of features that enhance your understanding of your health and your diabetes condition. Our main focus is empowerment and availability of information to our users and our product development focus reflects that. In the premium section of the RetinaRisk app,…
Diabetic foot syndrome is one of the serious consequences of long-term uncontrolled diabetes, due to a mix of peripheral neuropathy and micro-vasculopathy in the lower extremities. “Diabetic foot” is defined as infection, ulceration or destruction of tissues of the foot associated with neuropathy or peripheral artery disease in the lower extremity of a person with…
Most people who have COVID-19 recover completely within a few weeks, but older people and those with serious medical conditions are the most likely to experience lingering COVID-19 symptoms. It can damage lungs and many other organs (i.e., liver and kidneys) and increase the risk of long-term health problems. Data from the COVID Symptom Study suggest that 10% to…
Everyone experiences stress at some point in their lives that can result in worry, anxiety, and tension. Stress affects everyone to some degree, but it may be more difficult to manage when people learn that they have diabetes. Diabetes is a relentless disease that requires constant attention, awareness, and decision-making. Diabetes self-management can therefore be…
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