I thought it would be a great time to share some recent interesting questions asked by patients in my diabetes practice. I enjoy the fact that they continue to think outside the box during their educational sessions; any question concerning your diabetes is considered appropriate and important.
Remember to keep searching until you get a reliable answer […]
The New Year is a great time to gain focus and take the best care of oneself by reducing possible complications associated with diabetes. According to the American Heart Association, even though rates of heart attack and stroke are falling each year due to better medical treatment, an increase of unhealthy habits will ultimately reduce the […]
Researchers at Harvard University have studied 3500 patients that had a gene variation known as TCF7L2. They found those who had this variation were 80% more likely to develop type 2 diabetes. Another study by Harvard University found that those who carried a gene variation called ARNT were also at high risk for type 2 diabetes.
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We are well into the cold and flu season that usually starts with the change in weather in late September, early October although cold viruses are around us all year long. As mentioned in previous newsletters having diabetes can reduce your immune system especially when your blood sugars are elevated. Increased blood sugars lower the ability […]
Each year those of us in the diabetes world set aside November to help people with diabetes. We want them to become more aware of what they need to do to manage their disease. Keeping blood sugars controlled, preventing complications and making positive steps to live a full and healthy life are just a part of […]
Restless Leg Syndrome (or RLS) affects more than 12 million Americans a year. There is no specific test to diagnose it but a physical and neurological exam along with mention of certain symptoms can help the physician make the diagnosis.
Discussing family history (since genetics plays a component), sleep patterns, creeping sensation patterns as well as current […]
As always, I am anxious to share some of this week’s solid information that I have offered to patients attending our diabetes office practice. Their questions and concerns keep me focused on giving simple answers that help them get back on track practicing positive diabetes care.
A diagnosis of diabetes does not mean you are destined to have a more difficult life. You can take control of the situation with a few simple lifestyle changes. These five tips will help you live a full and healthy life with diabetes.
Worrying about a chronic illness and its future expenses can be overwhelming especially in this economy and the fact is that worry and stress do increase your blood sugar and blood pressure. Medications become a monthly recurring charge and other outside costs never seem to stop. Some are lucky enough to have insurance coverage with drug […]
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 […]