We live in a fast-paced society that demands a great deal of our time and energy. This level of emotional and physical stress can take a toll on your health especially when you have diabetes because your blood sugar levels will rise. Learn how to manage stress and diabetes for a healthier, happier life.
I had hoped that the summertime would give us time to reflect and relax with a slower pace and offer less responsibility. This definitely has not been the case. I have recently instructed several patients who are under a great deal of stress whether it is related to family issues, work, finances, or their own health […]
I often consult with patients who are given diagnoses that they are unfamiliar with. They are too afraid or unsure to ask their health care provider what the definition means. Sometimes even the explanations are misunderstood. I wanted to review some common diabetes complications which may apply to you. My goal is to keep it simple […]
According to research done at the University of Wisconsin, diabetes may be a risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease, but not all people who have diabetes get Alzheimer’s. Many of the reasons are still unknown, but more information is now becoming available. The connection is that both conditions can fuel and increase damage to the memory and […]
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention a third of Americans are considered obese even thru the best efforts of chronic dieting. Weight loss surgery is becoming more popular for those without another answer though they have often tried other measures.
During initial diabetes office visits and history taking I can go for weeks asking patients if they smoke cigarettes and the answer is an emphatic no! They say they never have and never will. That makes that part of the history intake short because I can exclude all the information about what smoking can do to […]
During my week of teaching patients at an accredited diabetes program, I realized that many of them deal with multiple conditions that are commonly related to diabetes. Often, they are unfamiliar with these other ailments and I’d like to share what they may be experiencing or have experienced in simple terms. It is possible that you […]
Inflammation and diabetes, or is it diabetes and inflammation? Research now tells us that these conditions are definitely related, although they are not completely sure of the sequence. We do know that chronic inflammation can play a part in insulin resistance, high glucose levels, and high lipids; chronic low level systemic inflammation is also tied to […]
Hopefully, most of you will not need this information about hospitalization/surgery in the near or far future, but having it available may be helpful to you at some point. Print a copy and keep it in place for future reference. Hospitalization and possible surgery can be overwhelming for anyone, but going in with diabetes can make […]
Most people with diabetes are familiar with several complications caused by uncontrolled blood sugars over an extended period of time. Complications like kidney disease, neuropathy, gingivitis – periodontal disease, retinopathy, and heart disease can be attributed to chronic elevated blood sugars.
Research, both current and in the past, have shown a connection between diabetes and other medical […]