At the most fundamental level, diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a metabolic disease of the retina. When excessive glucose is present in the blood stream—as is the case with poorly controlled type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes—several metabolic pathways are upregulated to handle the hyperglycemic state.
Diabetes
As the global burden of diabetes escalates, health care professionals, especially dietitians, must lead the way in addressing the lifestyle demands for these populations.
The landscape of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) management is evolving.
Over the last couple of decades, the delivery and management of diabetes care have dramatically shifted due to the continuous evolution of various technologies.
Today’s DietitianVol. 25 No. 8 P. 16 A s consumers become more aware of the role gut health has in…
More research links plant-based diets with lower risk of type 2 diabetes and better management of type 1 and type 2. Discover how dietitians can use such dietary patterns to assist clients in meeting their health goals.
Today’s DietitianVol. 25 No. 4 P. 14 In the United States, more than one-third of adults have prediabetes, the leading…
A diabetes diagnosis can be scary for clients and patients, but a balanced plate, regardless of culture, can go a long way in managing the condition.
Today, nearly 8 million people with diabetes in the United States require insulin to manage their glucose levels. All people…
Today’s DietitianVol. 24, No. 6, P. 26 When people are diagnosed with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, it’s human nature…