Jul 27, 2016

Health Literacy & Discharge Planning For People With Diabetes

By Roberta Kleinman|2016-07-27T16:01:12-04:00Updated: July 27th, 2016|Diabetes Management, General Information, Newsletters|3 Comments

This week I counseled a 71-year old gentleman who was recently hospitalized for uncontrolled blood sugars in the 500-600 range about health literacy. He has had diabetes for almost two years which was controlled with oral diabetes medications until this recent event. He had an underlying infection in the heel of his left foot which raised […]

Jul 6, 2016

How Obesity Can Make Diabetes Management More Difficult

By Roberta Kleinman|2016-07-05T15:59:30-04:00Updated: July 6th, 2016|Diabetes Management, Diet & Nutrition, Health & Wellness|1 Comment

Let’s Talk About Obesity and its Effect on Diabetes

According to recent information from the CDC (Center for Disease Control), “a shocking 40% of adult women are and 35% of adult men are considered obese in the United States”. In the past the rates were similar for both men and women but the rates for obesity in […]

May 18, 2016

How to Make the Hospital Stay Safer When You Have Diabetes

By Roberta Kleinman|2019-03-29T16:02:24-04:00Updated: May 18th, 2016|Diabetes Management, General Information, Newsletters|0 Comments

I often counsel patients in the diabetes self-management sessions that have recently encountered a scary experience during a hospital stay. Although they may be admitted through the emergency department (ER) for an acute problem, scheduled for an elective surgery or are admitted for an unrelated illness, they still have diabetes and it must be treated correctly. […]

May 4, 2016

Summer Food Tips For Those With Diabetes

By Roberta Kleinman|2016-06-16T15:34:35-04:00Updated: May 4th, 2016|Diabetes Management, Diet & Nutrition, Newsletters|0 Comments

I always teach that diabetes is “more than food” but each and every patient is more interested in “cutting to the chase” and learning quick food tips. As the nurse educator, I am hopeful that the patient understands the disease process since this gives them a basis for the life style changes needed for proper diabetes […]

Apr 27, 2016

The Connection – Diabetes and Hearing Loss

By Roberta Kleinman|2019-04-18T14:04:10-04:00Updated: April 27th, 2016|Complications, Health & Wellness, Newsletters|0 Comments

May is National Better Hearing Month so I thought it was a good time to share information about diabetes and hearing loss. According to a study published in The Annals of Internal Medicine, “34.5 million people in America have some kind of hearing loss”. Although controversial, according to the ADA (American Diabetes Association), “hearing loss is […]

Apr 6, 2016

Build Healthy Habits This Spring with Diabetes

By Roberta Kleinman|2016-06-16T15:36:39-04:00Updated: April 6th, 2016|Diet & Nutrition, Fitness & Diabetes, Newsletters|0 Comments

Although we experienced a mild winter season, most of you are ready for springtime. Spring is the perfect season to make positive lifestyle changes and improve overall health routines. Research points in the direction of “lifestyle changes” for improved health into old age. Genetics are important but behavior can be influential by incorporating good life long […]

Mar 30, 2016

Questions From a Diabetes Management Practice

By Roberta Kleinman|2016-06-16T15:51:04-04:00Updated: March 30th, 2016|Diabetes Management, Health & Wellness, Newsletters|0 Comments

At ADW, we always try to bring questions to you from a diabetes education and management practice which may address your concerns.
Here are 4 simple questions recently presented by my patients. Keep asking!

I have leg cramps especially at night when I am in bed. Is this because I have diabetes?

We always suggest you check with […]

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