by CSAAdmin | Aug 22, 2022 | Complications, Resources
Diabetes Diabetes is a chronic disease in which the body has trouble producing insulin, or can’t utilize the insulin it produces effectively. Insulin is a hormone in our bodies that is produced by the pancreas and is used to help regulate blood glucose (blood sugar)...
by CSAAdmin | Aug 22, 2022 | Complications, Psoriasis, Resources
Psoriasis? What is psoriasis? Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease affecting the layers of the skin. Psoriasis speeds up the creation of new skin cells from 28-30 days to 3-4 days. By speeding up this process, psoriasis doesn’t allow older skin cells to be shed properly...
by CSAAdmin | Aug 22, 2022 | Complications, Resources
Osteoporosis Osteoporosis is often called “The Silent Thief” because it can cause bone mass and tissue deterioration without any noticeable symptoms. Osteoporosis is most common in older adults, especially females after menopause. Osteoporosis leads to an increased...
by CSAAdmin | Aug 17, 2022 | Complications, Resources
Lupus What is Lupus? Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes your body’s immune system to attack its own tissues. The inflammation that occurs results in swelling, pain and other symptoms. As a result, the skin, joints, kidneys, heart, lungs, blood vessels,...
by CSAAdmin | Aug 17, 2022 | Complications, Resources
Uveitis/Iritis What is Uveitis/Iritis? Uveitis is an inflammatory disease affecting primarily the middle layer of the eye known as the uvea. Anterior uveitis, also referred to as iritis, is the type of uveitis commonly associated with spondyloarthritis. Iritis is the...
