Contributor: Ginger Vieira
*Disclaimer: Ginger Vieira is a diabetes expert and author. While she is contributing to our Expert Physician column this month, she is not a medical doctor.*
Contributor: Sarit Polsky, MD, MPH
Contributor: Sarit Polsky, MD, MPH
Heart disease is still a significant health concern, despite many advances in clinical care. Heart disease is the number one cause of death, so risk assessment and mitigation are crucial for any woman with diabetes. It is important to know what your risks are for developing cardiovascular disease. Some risks are related to diabetes itself, but many are not.
Contributor: Frank Lavernia, MD
As we know, diabetes is a chronic disorder that needs to be managed in both the short and long term to increase quality of life. In an ideal world, there are a few tips and topics that I think most of us diabetes docs wish ALL of our patients would keep in mind:
Contributor: Frank Lavernia, MD
Contributor: Frank Lavernia, MD
Contributor: Frank Lavernia, MD
Contributor: Dr. Rita Kalyani, MD, MHS
Contributor: Sarit Polsky, MD, MPH
Pregnancy can be an exciting time for a woman and her family, but it can add extra layers of emotions and stress for women with diabetes. As pregnancies in women with pre-existing or new diabetes can be more complicated than pregnancies in women without diabetes, here are a few key messages:
Contributor: Frank Lavernia, MD
As the population growth of diabetes continues, thankfully it is mirrored by an increase in the number and type of effective medications. Women with diabetes often must deal with multiple issues concerning their trying and adopting new medications to treat their diabetes. These issues include clinical inertia, being able to consistently take meds as prescribed, and cost.