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SA nonprofits partner with American Diabetes Association to teach kids importance of diabetes prevention
Read full article: SA nonprofits partner with American Diabetes Association to teach kids importance of diabetes preventionThe Greater YMCA San Antonio is partnering with the American Diabetes Association to help teach kids about diabetes prevention through their Camp Project Prevention.
Could a person with Type 1 diabetes re-grow their own pancreas? A San Antonio study is about to find out
Read full article: Could a person with Type 1 diabetes re-grow their own pancreas? A San Antonio study is about to find outA person being able to re-grow their own damaged pancreas inside their body might sound like science fiction, but a new local research study wants to know if it could be real.
Man with diabetes trifecta shares his story of complications to help others
Read full article: Man with diabetes trifecta shares his story of complications to help othersDiabetes is a major reason people lose their vision or limbs or experience kidney failure, three complications that Joel Gonzalez, Jr. has dealt with in his life.
Doctors to focus on obesity, metabolic diseases during upcoming UT Health San Antonio event
Read full article: Doctors to focus on obesity, metabolic diseases during upcoming UT Health San Antonio eventNext Thursday, UT Health San Antonio will host the 2024 Bi-National Obesity and Metabolic Symposium.
Hereās where you can get fresh produce as National Public Health week starts Monday
Read full article: Hereās where you can get fresh produce as National Public Health week starts MondayNational Public Health Week starts Monday and lasts through April 7. Cities across the country are offering people tips about how they can improve their health.
Diabetes-related amputation problems in Bexar County: How can you stay healthy?
Read full article: Diabetes-related amputation problems in Bexar County: How can you stay healthy?According to the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District, more than 13 percent or 280,000 people in Bexar County have diabetes. Experts agree the best way to prevent complications from the illness is to: eat a healthful diet, exercise regularly, check your blood sugar often and take your medicine correctly.
Local doctor warns of diabetes crisis in San Antonio
Read full article: Local doctor warns of diabetes crisis in San AntonioDoctors are having to amputate and remove limbs on more people in the county because of complications with diabetes, a chronic disease afflicting more than 13 percent of people in Bexar County.
1 in 2 adults have pre-diabetes. $1.2 million award to UT Health SA aims to change that
Read full article: 1 in 2 adults have pre-diabetes. $1.2 million award to UT Health SA aims to change thatA UT Health San Antonio team just won a $1.2 million award to establish early intervention for pre-diabetes. They say it could cut into the diabetes pandemic the world is experiencing.
āDiabetic foot capital of the worldā: NY Times speaks to doctor about amputations plaguing Latino men in San Antonio
Read full article: āDiabetic foot capital of the worldā: NY Times speaks to doctor about amputations plaguing Latino men in San AntonioThe New York Times recently reported on the crisis of diabetes in Latino communities in San Antonio.
Local athletes with diabetes get Name Image & Likeness deals to help diabetes community
Read full article: Local athletes with diabetes get Name Image & Likeness deals to help diabetes communityUTSA soccer player Marlee Fray and Texas State wide receiver Beau Corrales signed NIL deals with Dexcom to help promote how to deal with your diabetes while competing at the highest level.
Diabetes remains pervasive in San Antonio as doctors warn 1-in-6 are diagnosed locally
Read full article: Diabetes remains pervasive in San Antonio as doctors warn 1-in-6 are diagnosed locally"The prevalence of diabetes in the United States is about 10%. Here in San Antonio, it is over 16%, which means that one out of six people have diabetes."
Inhaler over injections: SA clinical study could make insulin inhaler available to kids
Read full article: Inhaler over injections: SA clinical study could make insulin inhaler available to kidsIt's common knowledge that diabetics receive their insulin through injections or pumps. However, many people don't know of a new option. Inhalable insulin is available to adults, and a local study could soon make it available to kids.
Parents urged to watch for Type 1 diabetes signs, symptoms in children during summer months
Read full article: Parents urged to watch for Type 1 diabetes signs, symptoms in children during summer monthsThe summer months are the best time to be on the lookout for Type 1 diabetes signs and symptoms in children, according to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Diabetes and obesity: Q&A with UT Health San Antonio Chief of Endocrinology Carolina Solis-Herrera
Read full article: Diabetes and obesity: Q&A with UT Health San Antonio Chief of Endocrinology Carolina Solis-HerreraUT Health San Antonio is commemorating Diabetes Alert Day on March 28 by providing the following question and answer session regarding diabetes and obesity with Carolina Solis-Herrera, MD.
University Health, San Antonio Food Bank to host diabetes health fair
Read full article: University Health, San Antonio Food Bank to host diabetes health fairUniversity Health and the San Antonio Food Bank are partnering up for World Diabetes Day by holding a public health fair on Nov. 14, according to a news release.
Diabetes controlled with ābionic pancreasā
Read full article: Diabetes controlled with ābionic pancreasāThe first clinical trial of a "bionic pancreas" at UT Health San Antonio's Texas Diabetes Institute is complete and it was so successful at controlling diabetes, it may get FDA clearance next year.
Boerne 10-year-old asking Congress to add insulin price cap for all diabetes patients
Read full article: Boerne 10-year-old asking Congress to add insulin price cap for all diabetes patientsFamilies were upset to see 43 GOP leaders drop a pricing provision from the inflation reduction act that was just signed into law. Now they're asking congress to add $35 monthly insulin caps for all diabetes patients.
New insulin regulating implant helps type 1 diabetes patients
Read full article: New insulin regulating implant helps type 1 diabetes patientsWithout insulin, people are forced to manage their type 1 diabetes with injections and medications. Now, thereās new hope that could replace the monitors and pumps for good.
Local endocrinologist explains growing evidence of troubling link between COVID-19 and diabetes
Read full article: Local endocrinologist explains growing evidence of troubling link between COVID-19 and diabetesAutopsies of COVID-19 patients have shown physical evidence of direct damage to the pancreas, specifically the beta cell that produces insulin.
Dealing with Prediabetes: Donāt Sugarcoat It!
Read full article: Dealing with Prediabetes: Donāt Sugarcoat It!November is diabetes awareness month, but how much do you know about this disease? Are you at risk? Prediabetes is a serious health condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal. Itās the stage before full-fledged diabetes develops. 88 million American adults have prediabetes, but more than 84 percent donāt even know they have it.
Diabetes Alert Day aims to create awareness of seriousness of disease
Read full article: Diabetes Alert Day aims to create awareness of seriousness of diseaseSAN ANTONIO ā Diabetes is a problem across the world, across the country, and especially in South Texas. Metro Health data shows one and seven people in the San Antonio community has diabetes. Tuesday is Diabetes Alert Day, a one-day āwake-up callā that focuses on the seriousness of diabetes and the importance of understanding your risk. I try to go and manage what I eat.āDiabetes and prediabetes is a concerning issue, especially in the San Antonio community. āAt the Texas Diabetes Institute, we now have more children with type two diabetes than we have with type one diabetes.
Gestational diabetes statistics during pandemic concern doctors in San Antonio, nationwide
Read full article: Gestational diabetes statistics during pandemic concern doctors in San Antonio, nationwideSAN ANTONIO ā The average percentage of pregnant women in South Texas with gestational diabetes is almost three times the national average. Around the country, 7% of pregnant women are typically diagnosed with gestational diabetes. āIāve certainly seen the reports of gestational diabetes are going up. RELATED: How to manage diabetes during the pandemicAdGestational diabetes is diabetes diagnosed for the first time during pregnancy. āWe do know that women who have gestational diabetes may be at increased risk for hospitalization,ā he said.
Experts say chemicals found in furniture, common household items could cause diabetes
Read full article: Experts say chemicals found in furniture, common household items could cause diabetesThey say some common household chemicals can cause offspring to develop diabetes. Experts say over time, these chemicals are released into the air we breathe, and some studies show how these particles spread from electronics to our hands. The most harmful chemicals have been banned from production, but scientists still find them in human blood, fat and breast milk, experts say. Experts say to be mindful of your exposure. Itās also important to remember to frequently wash your hands, vacuum regularly and consider buying furniture that doesnāt use flame retardant chemicals.
Weāve all heard of diabetes. But do you know the difference between types 1 and 2?
Read full article: Weāve all heard of diabetes. But do you know the difference between types 1 and 2?Safe to say, most people have heard of diabetes, the disease that affects the way your body regulates blood sugar, or glucose.
Medical researcher encourages people with diabetes to take extra precautions this flu season
Read full article: Medical researcher encourages people with diabetes to take extra precautions this flu seasonNovember is Diabetes Awareness Month, and this Saturday, Nov. 14, is World Diabetes Day. Thatās when University Health will be lighting up the Texas Diabetes Institute in blue to raise awareness. Diabetes rates are high in San Antonio and in South Texas, and people with diabetes have been hit especially hard during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to University Health. āThe cases are going up, unfortunately, in the state of Texas," Solis-Herrera said. " "Continue to take all precautions.āTo learn more about diabetes with University Health, click here or watch the video above.
Experts say to be aware of early warning signs of diabetes
Read full article: Experts say to be aware of early warning signs of diabetesORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) ā According to the American Diabetes Association, more than 34 million Americans have diabetes, but many of them arenāt aware that they even have the disease. Prompt treatment along with healthy habits can help you manage blood sugar levels. There are two main types of diabetes: type 1 is when your body doesnāt make any insulin. And more recently, researchers described a third type called type 3C. This kind happens when a healthy pancreas is damaged by problems, such as a disease, trauma, or tumor.
Diabetes is most common underlying condition for COVID deaths, hospitalizations in San Antonio
Read full article: Diabetes is most common underlying condition for COVID deaths, hospitalizations in San AntonioSAN ANTONIO ā Diabetes and heart conditions are the most common underlying medical conditions for people who have died from and been hospitalized with COVID-19 in Bexar County. The data showed that 37 percent of people hospitalized with COVID-19 have diabetes, and 15 percent have a heart condition. Lung disease or COPD, asthma and obesity were underlying conditions found in 7 percent of people hospitalized with COVID-19. āItās a reminder that many of these health conditions are common in San Antonio,ā said Nirenberg. Somebody who has diabetes may have not just diabetes, but may have other other risk factors like heart disease, atherosclerosis, obesity,ā said Dr. Anita K Kurian, Metro Health Asst.
Heres how you could pay less for insulin
Read full article: Heres how you could pay less for insulinIf youre insured and have a high deductible plan, new federal rules might mean that you just pay a low copay and not the full amount, said Consumer Reports Lisa Gill. For example, if youre insured by Cigna, you could get insulin for just $25.RELATED: Doctor provides proactive tips for diabetic patients during the coronavirus pandemicCheck with your insurer because more are capping insulin copays. You could also consider human insulin. Novo Nordisks human insulin is available at certain pharmacies for about $25, depending on insurance. If you dont have insurance, the insulin manufacturer may have a patient assistance program that provides it for free if you qualify.
San Antonio diabetics face treatment challenges while trying to avoid COVID-19 exposure
Read full article: San Antonio diabetics face treatment challenges while trying to avoid COVID-19 exposureSAN ANTONIO Thousands of insulin users in San Antonio, especially children, are facing new challenges that could put their health at risk. Now they must monitor their own glucose levels, get the proper dosages, and all the while try to avoid exposure to COVID-19 infections. These are tough times to be diabetic, but UT Health San Antonio is taking new measures to make sure no one goes without their lifesaving medicine, or a doctors watchful eye. Families that split their insulin supplies between home and school have been managing the full supply in-house, which may be new for parents. Diabetic ketoacidosis is a life-threatening complication of diabetes that results from reduced insulin levels, and must be avoided at all costs.
Doctor provides proactive tips for diabetic patients during the coronavirus pandemic
Read full article: Doctor provides proactive tips for diabetic patients during the coronavirus pandemicDoctor provides proactive tips for diabetic patients during the coronavirus pandemicPublished: March 26, 2020, 10:23 pmWith the coronavirus pandemic being unpredictable as far as how long it will last, a UT Health San Antonio doctor is encouraging people with diabetes to have a plan in place.