Jennifer Jonsson

1 month ago | kevinmd.com | Marc Arginteanu |Gary Rothenberg |Ryan Ritchie |Jennifer Jonsson

There’s an ever-growing body of evidence to suggest that diabetes contributes to the development of Alzheimer’s disease. Some even go so far as to dub Alzheimer’s disease “diabetes type III.”How might diabetes cause Alzheimer’s disease? It’s the sugar: Chronic high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) can damage blood vessels, including those in the brain. This vascular damage reduces oxygen and nutrient delivery to brain cells, increasing the risk of neurodegeneration.

1 month ago | kevinmd.com | Jennifer Jonsson |Martha Rosenberg |Michael McGuire |Rebecca Miller

Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes!Practicing internist and psychiatrist Muhamad Aly Rifai discusses his article, “How America became overmedicated—and what we can do about it.” He raises concerns about the high rate of psychotropic medication use in the U.S., citing CDC data suggesting nearly 1 in 4 adults may be taking these drugs, often without clear long-term plans or exit strategies.

1 month ago | kevinmd.com | Tomi Mitchell |Sarah Alnaher |Denise Reich |Jennifer Jonsson

Imagine waking up one morning to a bold headline screaming: “New Global Law: All Antidepressants Abolished!” Just like that, no more Prozac, no more Zoloft—no more of those little pills that have helped millions keep their balance while navigating life’s emotional tightrope. Pharmacy shelves are wiped clean overnight, and suddenly, one of the pillars of modern mental health care is gone.

1 month ago | kevinmd.com | Michael Vallis |Gary Rothenberg |Ryan Ritchie |Jennifer Jonsson

Canadians have rallied together like never before to support each other and stand up for Canada in the face of U.S. tariffs and annexation threats. People living with diabetes need that same spirit of solidarity around them to defeat a persistent stigma about the condition that leaves them feeling blamed, shamed, and judged. Negative perceptions about people with diabetes are not only misplaced, but they are also harmful to the health and well-being of those living with the chronic condition.

2 months ago | kevinmd.com | Thanh Nguyen |Michele Luckenbaugh |Natalie Enyedi |Jennifer Jonsson

When the patient arrived by ambulance, he was frail, elderly, and alone in a hospital that spoke a language he could not understand. He had been transferred from a neighboring hospital across state lines due to concerns of malnutrition and pain. The initial CT scans were alarming—multiple lung masses, highly concerning for metastatic cancer. Yet, despite the grim prognosis, there were still barriers to giving him a definitive diagnosis, and even more barriers in simply understanding his needs.