And the winner is – fiber! While it wholeheartedly deserves its reputation for its regulating abilities, did you know that keeping the GI system (digestive system) moving is only one of its fabulous attributes? The fact is research shows a diet high in fiber can help prevent not only weight gain, but heart disease, certain types […]
Body Mass Index (BMI) assesses your body weight relative to your height. The American Dietetic Association uses the following BMI formula: multiply your weight in pounds by 700. Then divide
that number by your height in inches two times.
For example: a person weighs 135 pounds and stands 5’7” tall. 135 pounds x 700 = 94,500. Divide that […]
Use these pieces of the pie to help set your goals for the best diabetes control in the New Year. Each component is necessary to start the year off right and achieve your health goals for the whole year.
Diabetes can damage all parts of your body, including your nerves. This is called neuropathy. Neuropathy is partly due to the effects of blood sugar.
There are two types: Peripheral neuropathy and autonomic neuropathy.
People with diabetes do not heal as efficiently as people with normal blood sugar levels. Certain foods can also help keep your blood sugar optimal.
Protein helps to repair tissue:
My last patient of the week is one of my favorites. Even with her “diabetes denial issues”, she keeps her weekly appointments. After reviewing her blood work, I tried to convince her that she had diabetes, but she was unable to be persuaded! That was until I pointed out – a few times – that she […]
Hello. My name is Marci and I’m a registered dietitian and a certified diabetes educator. I have so many inspiring patients! Today I had the privilege of educating my second 88 year old patient of the week! The first one was a man who plays golf, recently was diagnosed with diabetes, loves his sweets and was interested […]
I don’t know what’s on your holiday wish list, but I do know one thing that everyone wants, and that’s good health. Of course good health is not something you can give, or even buy, but there are lots of things you can give (or put on your own wish list), that can help […]
The holiday season is upon us, and many of us are looking forward to the festivities that this time of the year brings. Holidays are often centered on food so it’s no surprise that people tend to gain weight at this time of year – in addition to having their blood sugar run higher than usual. […]
The fact is the tradition of overindulging at Thanksgiving is as big as the meal itself! The traditional Thanksgiving meal has been estimated to contain more than a full day’s worth of calories with anywhere from 2,000 to 4,000 calories depending on what (and how much) fills your plate. It’s no wonder when creamy mashed potatoes […]