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In the past week I have met with dozens of people with diabetes as we work together towards the goal of obtaining better overall health. I met with people that were newly diagnosed and I met with people that have been working towards better diabetes management for years.
Dozens of recent studies have shown a link between diabetes and the chronic skin disease psoriasis. These studies revealed people with psoriasis are up to four times more likely to develop diabetes than those who do not have the skin condition. The National Institutes of Health reported about 3% of adults in the United States have […]
It often seems like there are carbohydrates lurking everywhere we go. When you have diabetes, too many carbohydrates can make your blood sugar levels soar and pack on unwanted pounds. Consider a few tasty carbohydrate cutting secrets to give your favorite foods the ultimate makeover.
Each week I answer many of the same questions asked by my patients. I always like to share them with you since you may have the same ones. Although I am not advocating that you eat or drink these specific foods or supplements, I wanted to share the information I offer to them. Always check with […]
While most people with diabetes recognize the physical symptoms, they might not expect to have feelings of anxiety. There are many reasons why people with diabetes may have a higher level of anxiety. Find out what leads to feelings of anxiety and how to combat them.
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 […]
I often counsel patients who have elevated triglycerides in conjunction with their diabetes, and since it is heart month I thought I would share some of that information. Almost 80% of people with diabetes have high triglycerides. It is most commonly seen when blood sugars are out of control. Increased triglycerides thicken the walls of the […]
This week I instructed an obese African-American 59 year old woman who has had type 2 diabetes for 3 years. Unfortunately she had never been given the skills of diabetes management and had a poor understanding of diabetes and insulin resistance. She has already lost most of her vision due to retinopathy – an eye complication […]
Although death rates from stroke and heart attacks have dropped in the last decade, for those who have diabetes it is still the leading cause of death, with more than 600,000 deaths a year in the United States. Strokes have decreased from the 3rd leading cause of death to the 4th which is a huge public […]
According to a report released by CNN news 53% of respondents or a majority of U.S. adults opt to indulge in holiday foods to enjoy the season and may decide to address the weight gain in the New Year. Only 23% of those who responded stated they would make a major dietary change after the holidays.”
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