Dec
21, 2016
Nurse Robbie’s Winter Foot Care Tips
Most of the rest of the country was in a deep cold snap, but they are much more prepared for the cold weather than those of us in Florida. […]
Dec
14, 2016
12 Strategies to Help Your Diabetes Management This Holiday Season
We generally request a 4-6 week follow-up appointment after the initial diabetes management 1-on-1 consultation to help patients stay focused and on track. Since it is mid-December we tried to have the patients return in late January for that next visit. […]
Dec
7, 2016
7 Tips to Boost Your Winter Immunity
Getting sick during the winter months tends to happen more frequently – especially when you have a chronic illness like diabetes. Windows are closed, people stay indoors and germs seem to linger. […]
Nov
21, 2016
Restaurant Code Words to Watch Out For
The enticing words restaurants use in menus and advertisements could be sabotaging your diabetes management diet. These mouthwatering terms may conceal foods containing sugar, fat, salt, and carbohydrates your body doesn’t need. […]
Nov
14, 2016
Cardio vs. Weight Resistance Training
We all know that exercise is important for everyone, and people with diabetes are no exception to that rule. Exercise helps control weight, regulates blood sugar levels, and improves circulation. […]
Nov
7, 2016
The Glycemic Index and Diabetes
The glycemic index (GI) is a system to help people with diabetes determine some of the right foods to eat. It calculates the effect of carbohydrates on the body and how long the food will supply sugar […]
Nov
2, 2016
11 Eating Tips for the Holiday Season
It is discouraging for a patient with diabetes to attend a follow-up visit 8 weeks after an initial consultation and gain 6 pounds instead of accomplishing the recommended 1-2 pound reduction in weight per week. […]
Oct
24, 2016
Coffee & Diabetes – Good or Bad?
The answer to whether coffee and diabetes is good or bad is … maybe. For many years now, conflicting studies have been published that alternately tout coffee for its beneficial properties, then condemn it as the scourge of healthy people everywhere. What’s a coffee lover to do?
Coffee is a popular beverage in the United States, as […]
Oct
19, 2016
The Flu Shot and Gluten-Free Diabetes Diet | Tips from a Diabetes Practice
I just taught a diabetes self-management session to a 63-year old gentleman who came to his one on one appointment with the flu. He was complaining of aches and pains, was congested, sneezing and coughing, had a fever and was just plain miserable. He had not had a flu shot this season but luckily I did! […]
Oct
18, 2016
High Blood Pressure & Diabetes
Virtually all people with diabetes know that they must regulate their blood sugar in order to remain healthy and prevent complications. But did you know that checking your blood pressure is equally important for people with diabetes? The combination of diabetes and high blood pressure doubles your risk for cardiovascular disease.