CDI Staff Writer Articles
Make an Impact: Support World Brain Day, July 22
Sean’s journey with brain injury “Started out all good, and then I had a freak accident. I fell, and when I met the water, it felt like I was hitting…
Staying Healthy While Sick: Tips for Managing Diabetes
When illness strikes, managing your blood sugar levels becomes crucial for individuals living with diabetes. Coping with a cold, flu, or any other illness can be even more challenging when…
July is Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month
Jamie’s Journey with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis It was supposed to be a normal afternoon at home for Jamie Briceno until she found out that her son, Jaxton, was having problems…
Can Diabetes Cause Hair Loss?
According to research, losing 50 to 100 hairs a day is normal. However, a serious underlying health problem could already be present when you shed more than that. Could it…
Uncovering the Link Between Diabetes and Erectile Dysfunction
Paul, a 38-year-old married man, has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes for five years. His treatment plan involves taking insulin shots five times a day, which he has consistently…
Benefits of Incorporating Fruit into a Diabetes-Friendly Diet
Did you know? With all these facts, we are trying to establish that fruits are an important part of diabetes management. Why? Here are some explanations: According to Dr. Sarah…
Wegovy vs Saxenda: A Comparison
Wegovy vs Saxenda. Wegovy and Saxenda are both popular medications for weight loss management in overweight or obese adults. They belong to the same class of drugs called GLP-1 receptor…
Gestational Diabetes: Definition, List of Complications, and Prevention Tips
Jennifer Dunn, a former hospital nutritionist, was diagnosed with gestational diabetes during her second pregnancy with daughter Haley at 26 weeks. This diagnosis was a wake-up call for Jennifer, who…
Surviving Summer with Diabetes: Tips for Staying Healthy and Safe in the Heat
Surviving Summer. Meet Jane, a woman in her late 50s who has been living with type 2 diabetes for over a decade. Two summers back, while camping with her family…
Diabetic Seizures: Symptoms, Causes, and Prevention
Diabetic Seizures Amanda had been living with diabetes for nearly a decade when she experienced her first seizure related to the condition. She was at work when suddenly, everything went…
Feline Diabetes: Understanding Treatment and Prevention for Your Furry Friend
Feline Diabetes. Jessica Stone was spending a quiet evening at home when she noticed that her usually active and playful cat Barny seemed more lethargic than usual. Concerned, she took…
Tips for Reversing Prediabetes
Prediabetes is a medical condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes. While the exact cause of prediabetes…