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Americans tend to gain up to ten pounds during the Winter Holiday season. A new study from Dartmouth College focused on the vicious cycle of weight loss and gain by using neuroimaging. The MRI of the participants showed that a brain imbalance may be responsible for over eating. Impulse behavior and self control can be disrupted […]
During this week, in a diabetes educational session I taught a 63 year old woman who has had Type 2 since age 30. She began her journey with gestational diabetes during her last pregnancy and 3 years later developed type 2.
There are many winter weather woes to face when you have diabetes. Find out how to protect your dry skin, store insulin properly and more. Winter doesn’t have to be a recipe for disaster when you keep a few simple tips in mind.
This week I met with a 63 year old African American gentleman during our diabetes education session. It was his second visit to the practice and he was completely aggravated. His initial visit had been 5 weeks earlier when he was started on insulin shots. He admitted that although he had been diagnosed 12 years ago […]
Holiday time can be challenging for anyone, but may be even more difficult when you have diabetes. People tend to eat comfort foods which are usually fatty, greasy and contain higher calories. Levels of cholesterol tend to increase during the winter months due to rich food choices. Blood sugar levels can soar when poor decisions are […]
Each year, the month of November is designated as Diabetes month. Many of you do not have the luxury of focusing on diabetes only one month a year since it never takes a break. I wanted to share some statistics and interesting information which may spike your interest in learning more about diabetes- then, now and […]
Millions of Americans are impacted by diabetes year-round. The National Institute of Diabetes designates the month of November to encourage diabetes awareness and help you get the real diabetes facts. If you don’t have diabetes, it is likely you know someone who does. Learn more about diabetes to determine the risk factors and discover how to […]
I have frequently heard from my patients that preventing weight gain when on insulin is nearly impossible. The research in the literature often states the same thing. The reason for weight gain is when you are taking insulin you are no longer losing large amounts of sugar and calories through your urine as when you are […]
Sharing the questions and concerns of real patients can offer you information you might never seek. Although I often teach the same general concepts, it is the actual patients and their questions which make the subject so interesting. Everyone interprets the information in a different way. There is so much for people with diabetes to learn. […]
After the pleasure of the succulent summer season, fall offers a harvest of yummy foods. As the leaves turn to beautiful hues, a selection of colorful fruits and vegetable become available. Discover the wide variety of delicious fall foods to choose from when you have diabetes.