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I really hate to rub it in, although it has been a mild winter in many parts of the country, but as I sit here, it is 84 degrees and sunny in South Florida. We basically have had a non-existent winter, so I decided to get right down to the topic of spring cleaning for your […]
Foods that contain carbohydrate raise blood glucose. For this reason, people with diabetes must do basic carbohydrate counting. Starches, sugar and fiber are all counted as carbohydrates. The carbohydrates include bread, pasta, rice, cereals, wheat, rye, barley, starchy vegetables including peas, beans, corn, lentils, winter squash, all fruits as well as milk, yogurt and sweets. Knowing […]
Heart disease stems from damage of the arteries, which eventually affect the heart. There is a common myth that high levels of fat in the blood cause cholesterol to begin to stick to the walls of the arteries. However, without arterial wall damage, cholesterol cannot begin to form a “plaque”, no matter how high your blood […]
Feet carry us where we need to go and take on pressure supporting our body weight. Proper foot care is essential for people with diabetes. Poor foot care can lead to serious health problems and even possible amputation. Foot care basics help ward off these health issues.
According to the American Heart Association studies “most American’s are still eating between 18-22 teaspoons of white refined sugar a day”. This can add about 350 extra calories to your daily intake. Studies done by the A.H.A. also report that low fiber diets increase your risk of heart disease, the leading cause of complication and death […]
Gestational diabetes affects pregnant women who have never had diabetes before. A woman experiences high blood sugar levels during pregnancy which may have a serious impact on her and the baby. It is estimated 18 percent of pregnant women experience gestational diabetes.
Stress is an inevitable part of everyday life. Un-addressed stress may lead to other health issues. Stress management is essential, especially for people with diabetes. Stress can raise blood sugar and blood pressure causing serious health complications.
It may not matter if your partner had diabetes when you first met or if they develop it later on during your relationship. Diabetes happens to the whole family. What does matter is that it can add stress and anxiety to all parties unless you make it a part of your relationship and learn together from […]
Nearly all Americans consume much more sodium than they should, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Most of it comes from common restaurant or grocery store items.
It is always interesting to hear questions from my patients concerning their diabetes care plans. Although many of these questions are quite specific and tackle their own needs, I still get general questions asked by plenty of people. I would like to share them with you.