Understanding Vaccine RecommendationsEvery year, vaccines help save millions of lives. Vaccines work with our body’s natural defenses to create an immune response to a...reactionscomments
11 Tips to Prevent Respiratory InfectionsIf you are worried about getting sick from respiratory infections like cold, flu, or RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) it is important to...reactionscomments
Recommended Vaccines for People With Type 2 DiabetesIt is that time of year when people start thinking about vaccinations. Since people with chronic illnesses are more vulnerable to certain...reactionscomments
Respiratory Infections 101Respiratory infections affect the nose, sinuses, throat, and airways. These infections can cause symptoms such as congestion, cough, and shortness of breath...reactionscomments
Pneumonia Vaccines and Chronic IllnessEditor's Note: This article was written by Canadian Pharmacist and originally appeared on our partner site, COPD.net. Is it time to get...reactionscomments
Vaccines for Pneumococcal Disease: What You Need to KnowEvery year, a tiny germ sends thousands of people to the hospital, and many of them are young children or older adults...reactionscomments
Understanding Pneumococcal DiseasePneumococcal disease is a bacterial infection that can range from a mild ear infection to a life-threatening illness. Many people carry the...reactionscomments
BMI Cannot Be Used Alone to Measure HealthBody mass index, or BMI, is a tool doctors use to check how much a person weighs compared to how tall they...reactions3comments
What to Know If You Have Been Diagnosed With Diabetic Macular EdemaA possible complication for people with type 2 diabetes is macular edema, an eye condition that affects vision. If you have been...reactionscomments
Should I Start Using Insulin To Treat My Type 2 Diabetes?Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that affects your ability to control blood sugar. When you eat, your body breaks down...reactions3comments
Debunking 5 Insulin Myths for Type 2 Diabetes ManagementInsulin tends to be one of the more misunderstood aspects of type 2 diabetes (T2D) management. In my career as a Certified...reactions4comments
Types of Insulin PensManaging your blood sugar when you have diabetes can be challenging. You may find that you and your doctor have to try...reactionscomments
Flu, RSV and COVID-19: Differences Between 3 Respiratory InfectionsThe flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and COVID-19 are all contagious respiratory infections that affect the nose, throat, and lungs. They affect...reactions2comments
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV): The BasicsRespiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common respiratory virus that causes cold-like symptoms such as runny nose, cough, congestion, and shortness of...reactions1comment
Type 2 Diabetes and Respiratory InfectionsRespiratory infections are one type of severe infection that often affects people with type 2 diabetes. In fact, a 2022 study reported...reactionscomments
The Connection Between Type 2 Diabetes and Restless LegsHave jumpy legs at night? Do they make it hard for you to fall asleep? You might have a condition common to...reactions3comments
Neuropathy: Going Beyond Tablets for TreatmentNeuropathy is a notoriously tough complication of type 2 diabetes. Nighttime leg pain, numbness, burning, shooting pains, extreme sensitivity to touch, and...reactionscomments
What Does Type 2 Diabetes Progression Mean?Type 2 diabetes happens when your body becomes resistant to insulin. Insulin is a hormone that helps your cells use sugar in...reactions5comments
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD): Connections to Type 2 DiabetesNonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is now considered a metabolic disease. You may have heard of metabolic syndrome when learning about type...reactionscomments
High Morning Blood Sugars: What Is the Dawn Phenomenon?People with diabetes have trouble converting food into energy. When you eat, your body breaks down food into a sugar called glucose...reactions8comments
