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Coronary arteries are the arteries that supply blood to the heart.
Coronary artery disease begins when there is damage to the lining
of the blood vessel. This damage can come as a result of multiple
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Macular edema is swelling in the macula (the center of the retina)
with an alteration in the normal structure with fluid areas,
exudates or even hemorrhages. The very center of the macula is
called
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That is a very broad question since there are hundreds of studies
published in the field of diabetes research every year. However, as
an example, let’s take a look at recent ADA (American Diabetes
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A prior article discussed two eye problems to consider:
conjunctivitis and dry eyes. This article focuses on three others
that should be considered: cataracts, glaucoma, and macular
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A simple test that can be used to identify carotid artery disease
is a carotid doppler. This is an ultrasound test that uses no
radiation and allows us to look at the carotid artery noninvasively
to
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The eye examination consists of multiple parts, many of which are
quantifiable. When vision is tested, it is useful for documenting
eye health status and any changes. Vision is usually tested, one
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A whole foods diet (fresh foods in their natural state versus
processed and “fast foods”) is the best diet strategy for anyone,
including those individuals with diabetes. For a more structured
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Yes, glaucoma is more prevalent in diabetics. The reason being that
diabetics may develop multi-system disease. What does that mean?
Diabetics can develop small vessel disease in the heart, kidney,
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A total cholesterol level greater than 200 mg/dl is considered to
be elevated. However, whether a high cholesterol level needs to be
lowered by treatment depends on an individual’s risk for heart
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Glaucoma is a disease of wasting of the optic nerve and the retinal
nerve fibers which feed it. With clogging of the drainage sites for
the eye fluid, the pressure may rise. However, eye pressure
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