I had hoped that the summertime would give us time to reflect and relax with a slower pace and offer less responsibility. This definitely has not been the case. I have recently instructed several patients who are under a great deal of stress whether it is related to family issues, work, finances, or their own health […]
There are a few diabetes articles that I keep bookmarked on my laptop because I am always going to them as a reference point for information. Similarly, I do the same with some of the diabetes publications that I get in the mail, especially if I find something that I can share with a patient or […]
According to the National Institutes of Health, the rate of pre-diabetes has climbed to 86 million Americans over the age of 20 in 2012. 51% of those people are over the age of 65. Just two years ago in 2010, the rate was 79 million. This huge rise is also evident in people developing diabetes type […]
Last week I re-educated a darling couple for the 3rd time to help them gain blood glucose control. They have only relied on their A1C results up to this point since they refused to test themselves daily. I have seen many patients with diabetes over my 25-year career, but these two had every excuse NOT to […]
The lazy days of summer can cause easy weight gain and elevated sugars, since many people like to stay out of the hot kitchen and either grab a quick meal or enjoy a full dining experience. Realize that dining out is all about choices, and it is up to you to make the best ones if […]
Today, we will continue with reasons why blood sugars may vary from day to day – even though you are eating the same foods in the same quantities at the same time. As stated before, food has a huge impact on blood sugar control, but it is far from the only reason.
Patients frequently want to know “what causes my blood sugars to go up and down even though I am doing the same things every day.” Patients will eat similar foods in the same quantities daily and hope their blood sugars will stay at the same level. Although eating does have a huge impact on blood sugars, […]
Each educational session in our diabetes self management accredited program begins with a health history and assessment. This is followed by a complete lesson on the basics of diabetes: risk factors, complications if not controlled, medication information (how and when to take), assessing insulin technique skills as well as focusing on exercise and overall healthy lifestyle […]
I often consult with patients who are given diagnoses that they are unfamiliar with. They are too afraid or unsure to ask their health care provider what the definition means. Sometimes even the explanations are misunderstood. I wanted to review some common diabetes complications which may apply to you. My goal is to keep it simple […]
An article in Endocrine Today noted that “American adults are more likely to go without health care than those in other high income industrialized nations. […]