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 […]
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 […]
Now there’s another reason why you should be getting your daily dose of omega-3. In a study published in the Feb. 28, 2012 issue of the journal Neurology, researchers measured the red blood […]
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.
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 […]
Although we all have the best of intentions for the New Year, some resolutions are easier to accomplish than others; pushing for too many strict changes and perfection usually ends in frustration and disappointment. Try to stick to the diabetes basics this year and start with only two new goals at a time. When you can […]
This article is part three in a series on Important Diabetes Terms. To catch up, please read part one, part two, and part three.
Another installment of common and not so common diabetes terms will be […]
It is often difficult for me to convince my patients to take their seasonal and booster vaccines. I would like to discuss the most common and needed vaccines for adults and what the scheduled time should be for best control and prevention. A chronic condition like diabetes should include proper vaccines since your immunity may be […]
This article is part two in a series on Important Diabetes Terms. To catch up, please read part one.
I’d like to continue our series of important terms in the world of diabetes. I hope these help you during your doctor office visits, as well as provide you essential information […]