“48 million Americans suffer from food poisoning each year”. Today’s bacteria are more virulent and harder to control than past years. Due to antibiotic overuse in the animal population, coupled with resistance to pesticides, it becomes more difficult to keep our food sources healthy and us safe. Another common practice of liberally using hand sanitizers over […]
Every season seems to be the perfect time for gift giving for that special someone you love. Christmas season came and went with lots of decorated Christmas sweaters and red reindeer pajamas. Valentine’s Day suggests the need to order long stem red roses, chocolates and anything that has a heart shape. Gift giving and its timing can be predictable or not.
There is a wide variety of mislabeled snack foods that are not really what they claim to be. It is essential for people with diabetes to read beyond the marketing hype and get the facts that are often found in small print on labels. Discover the advertising words used to mislead buyers into thinking certain snack […]
Since the holiday season has ended, I have been counseling diabetes patients who are unhappy with their seasonal weight gain along with elevated A1C values and uncontrolled daily blood sugars. Many of their physicians have “threatened them with insulin” unless they give “diet and exercise” a real try. Some patients just rather take the medication then […]
The risk of heart disease and stroke are nearly twice as high in people with diabetes. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in people who have type 2 diabetes. Discover the link between heart disease, stroke, and diabetes as well as ways to avoid cardiovascular problems.
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From fall leaves to spring pollen, allergies can strike during any season. People might be allergic to dust, pollen, animals, certain foods and other common environmental elements. Because people with diabetes are particularly vulnerable to allergies, it is essential to discover how to minimize the symptoms.
The American Academy of Allergy, […]
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. […]
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. […]
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. […]