Health & Wellness

Sep 25, 2013

Basic Oral Care Tips – Dental Health

By Roberta Kleinman|2017-10-18T15:09:59-04:00Updated: September 25th, 2013|Dental Health, Newsletters|0 Comments

Tooth and gum problems (gingivitis: red, swollen and bleeding gums which do not affect the bone; periodontitis: inflammation around the tooth which causes bone loss and can elevate blood sugars) are more common in people with diabetes – especially when blood sugars are uncontrolled. High blood sugars prevent the white blood cells from fighting infection and […]

Sep 11, 2013

Diabetes Questions from our Customers

By Roberta Kleinman|2016-06-03T15:42:50-04:00Updated: September 11th, 2013|Diabetes Management, Health & Wellness, Newsletters|0 Comments

Each week, after our newsletter is published, I receive multiple questions from our customer base. I generally respond to those specific customers directly but have decided that these questions may benefit everyone in our ADW family. I often share questions and concerns from the patients from my diabetes practice but now you can all join in. […]

Sep 4, 2013

Nurse Robbies Restaurant Tips | Part 2

By Roberta Kleinman|2016-09-21T09:36:48-04:00Updated: September 4th, 2013|Diet & Nutrition, Newsletters|0 Comments

In continuation from last week's newsletter, I wanted to add more useful restaurant tips. If you plan ahead, think of reasonable food choices prior to arriving at the restaurant and you and your diabetes will be pleased with your dining experience. We are all human; try to enjoy the meal as a social experience without feeling guilty or deprived.

Aug 21, 2013

More Diabetes Info – Keeping You Up to Date

By Roberta Kleinman|2014-04-28T10:06:36-04:00Updated: August 21st, 2013|General Information, Newsletters|0 Comments

There is always new information pertaining to topics on diabetes being presented from various sources such as television, the web, and medical journal studies. I like to explain the trends in a simple format to help you stay connected without all the medical jargon. I try to cover a variety of topics in this newsletter which […]

Aug 14, 2013

Extend Nutrition Products

By Roberta Kleinman|2016-03-30T09:36:09-04:00Updated: August 14th, 2013|Diet & Nutrition, Newsletters|0 Comments

As a diabetes educator, I have long been a fan of the Extend Nutrition product line-up. Patients frequently have commented about their yummy taste, reasonable price and ability to keep them less hungry with good blood glucose control for hours. Formerly known as Extend Snacks, these low-glycemic products have been created to help maintain steady glucose […]

Aug 7, 2013

Tips To Protect Your Kidneys

By Roberta Kleinman|2015-12-28T16:36:09-05:00Updated: August 7th, 2013|Health & Wellness, Newsletters|0 Comments

This week alone during diabetes education sessions I instructed 4 patients who have different stages of kidney disease, including one gentleman who will soon be starting dialysis. None of these patients had prior diabetes education – although each one has had diabetes for 8 years or more. The truth is many of these problems could have […]

Jul 31, 2013

Tips for taking your Diabetes Medication Correctly

By Roberta Kleinman|2023-09-27T14:52:41-04:00Updated: July 31st, 2013|Diabetes Management, Health & Wellness, Newsletters|0 Comments

One of the questions on the initial diabetes assessment form used during our educational session is “Are you taking your diabetes medications as prescribed?” Many patients often admit that they are not taking their medications as prescribed, and others admit they have stopped taking them altogether. Below are some Tips for taking your Diabetes Medication Correctly.

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