Tag Archives: retinopathy

Your Color May Detect Early Signs of Diabetes

Posted on November 17, 2017 by Allie Beatty

You’d be hard-pressed to find a healthcare provider that tells you to wait it out to learn if you have diabetes. Knowing if you have high blood sugar that is slightly above normal range is a gift that was unavailable … Continue reading →

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How #Eclipse Damage and #Retinopathy Are Alike

Posted on September 1, 2017 by Allie Beatty

Last week, all the rage was the solar eclipse. Every man, woman, and child in the nation was warmed to avoid looking directly at the sun for the damages it can result from it. The more stories I saw, the … Continue reading →

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#Ozuredex all the Way for #DME

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Allie Beatty

I’m not a fan of anti-VEGF injections. However, diabetic macular edema is one of those diabetes complications with which you cannot function normally unless you enjoy Monet’s perspective on life. This study shows that of the three anti-VEGF injections, Eyelea takes … Continue reading →

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The Abusive Relationship with my Doctor

Posted on February 15, 2015 by Allie Beatty

Trustworthiness is the most valuable tool when it comes to a doctor-patient relationship. It’s been nearly six years since I encountered the most abusive relationship I’ve known in my life. Before I delve further into my explanation of this “abusive … Continue reading →

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Recently diagnosed, challenged, or confused with Diabetes?

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Allie Beatty

Diabetes can be overwhelming. Your medical team guides you on the clinical treatment of diabetes but the emotional support is paramount to the success of diabetes management. Having lived with diabetes since 1985, I can offer support to condition your way of thinking … Continue reading →

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C-peptide: The Oasis in the Diabetes Desert

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Allie Beatty

C-peptide is a natural part of insulin production. In T1D, we take insulin injections but don’t replace our c-peptide. Learn more about C-peptide, visit Cebix. We speak with Dr. John Wahren, a leading investigator in C-peptide replacement studies, on the … Continue reading →

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