Foods that are high in fiber are good for everyone to eat, but are especially helpful when you have diabetes. The Journal of Nutrition suggests that increasing daily fiber is associated with decreased body fat especially around the middle; stomach or middle fat is highly connected to insulin resistance, a problem with type 2 diabetes.
Diabetes and its associated costs are now up to approximately $218 billion a year and rising; there are 24 million people with diabetes and another 54 million with pre-diabetes. These numbers are staggering and fortunately, until we find a cure, there are multiple medically oriented companies trying to come up with new technology and product development […]
Although we all have the best of intentions for the New Year, some resolutions are easier to accomplish than others; pushing for too many strict changes and perfection usually ends in frustration and disappointment. Try to stick to the diabetes basics this year and start with only two new goals at a time. When you can […]
You managed to survive Thanksgiving dinner with sweet potato casserole and cranberry sauce; then came Christmas Eve with plenty of pasta and seafood, if you are Italian. Maybe, it was the potato pancakes and jelly donuts to celebrate Hanukkah or just the recent holidays in general that made your clothes too tight and your level of […]
This article is part three in a series on Important Diabetes Terms. To catch up, please read part one, part two, and part three.
Another installment of common and not so common diabetes terms will be […]
Inflammation and diabetes, or is it diabetes and inflammation? Research now tells us that these conditions are definitely related, although they are not completely sure of the sequence. We do know that chronic inflammation can play a part in insulin resistance, high glucose levels, and high lipids; chronic low level systemic inflammation is also tied to […]
My patients always want to talk about food more than any topic relating to diabetes. But their favorite question is “what kind of snacks can I eat?” If you have diabetes, gone are the days of two graham crackers with 4 ounces of skim milk before bedtime.
If done in moderation, here are ten things you should […]
One common complication that occurs in 60-70% of people with diabetes is neuropathy or nerve damage. This is a lack of sensation or loss of ability to feel pain, hot or cold, usually in the feet. Diabetes can cause poor circulation or blood flow as well, and this dangerous combination may lead to foot ulcers or […]
It is often difficult for me to convince my patients to take their seasonal and booster vaccines. I would like to discuss the most common and needed vaccines for adults and what the scheduled time should be for best control and prevention. A chronic condition like diabetes should include proper vaccines since your immunity may be […]