I am constantly reading and researching information to find interesting things to write about for you but I keep coming back to conversations that I have had with actual patients as a great resource. We can give you important advice, as well as accurate protocols as health professionals, but if you are living with diabetes, you […]
Each person who attends a physician visit or educational session to learn about diabetes management comes in with a different set of learning skills, styles, as well as their ability to accept and make quick changes in behavior. Many times, we as health care professionals tend to forget this and forge ahead with tons of information […]
This week, I had a few more interesting questions as well as stories to share with all of you in hopes of making your lives easier and safer. Just remember, when you do have an appointment with your health care provider, no question is too silly! If the answer makes no sense ask the question in […]
Michael Pollan offers advice in his book “Food Rules: an Eater’s Manual” stating that “if it comes from a plant eat it, if it is made in a plant, do not.” This is an extremely powerful statement suggesting that all processed foods in bags or boxes will not offer you the high quality nutrition or satisfaction […]
Since 1906, Dr. Scholl’s has been in the business of creating comfort for feet of men and women. They lead the way in foot wear technology and their name is the most trusted in the foot care industry. The diabetes and therapeutic socks look like regular socks used for dress, work or play, yet the support […]
I really do try to draw interesting questions from you, the real people who have diabetes. A week of teaching goes by quickly and I hear some legitimate concerns from patients and their desire to do the best job they can to take care of themselves. I know no questions are silly or redundant when it […]
In today’s world, you are constantly being overloaded with information, especially when it concerns diabetes, since it affects so many people. Believe me, your physician and others involved in your health care are feeling the same way; new medications and treatment protocols are constantly being approved in the diabetes field and we need to stay on […]
During my week of teaching patients at an accredited diabetes program, I realized that many of them deal with multiple conditions that are commonly related to diabetes. Often, they are unfamiliar with these other ailments and I’d like to share what they may be experiencing or have experienced in simple terms. It is possible that you […]
My patients with diabetes are always keeping me on my toes with such interesting questions. I try to give them correct yet simple answers. See if you know the answers to some of these common myths concerning topics related to diabetes.
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 […]