Our More on Diabetes articles will provide helpful diabetes and health information on topics including diabetes management, exercise, diabetic recipes, diabetes complications, diet and nutrition, pet diabetes and more. Articles are written or reviewed by healthcare professionals who have experience in diabetes and health education.
Each year, the month of November is designated as Diabetes month. Many of you do not have the luxury of focusing on diabetes only one month a year since it never takes a break. I wanted to share some statistics and interesting information which may spike your interest in learning more about diabetes- then, now and […]
Millions of Americans are impacted by diabetes year-round. The National Institute of Diabetes designates the month of November to encourage diabetes awareness and help you get the real diabetes facts. If you don’t have diabetes, it is likely you know someone who does. Learn more about diabetes to determine the risk factors and discover how to […]
I have frequently heard from my patients that preventing weight gain when on insulin is nearly impossible. The research in the literature often states the same thing. The reason for weight gain is when you are taking insulin you are no longer losing large amounts of sugar and calories through your urine as when you are […]
Sharing the questions and concerns of real patients can offer you information you might never seek. Although I often teach the same general concepts, it is the actual patients and their questions which make the subject so interesting. Everyone interprets the information in a different way. There is so much for people with diabetes to learn. […]
After the pleasure of the succulent summer season, fall offers a harvest of yummy foods. As the leaves turn to beautiful hues, a selection of colorful fruits and vegetable become available. Discover the wide variety of delicious fall foods to choose from when you have diabetes.
About this time each year I suggest to my patients that they receive a flu vaccine. The flu (also known as influenza) affects the respiratory system and may cause serious complications including bronchitis and pneumonia. Along with antibiotics, anesthesia, chemotherapy and sterile technique, vaccines are one of the miracles of modern medicine.
Tooth and gum problems (gingivitis: red, swollen and bleeding gums which do not affect the bone; periodontitis: inflammation around the tooth which causes bone loss and can elevate blood sugars) are more common in people with diabetes – especially when blood sugars are uncontrolled. High blood sugars prevent the white blood cells from fighting infection and […]
Each week, after our newsletter is published, I receive multiple questions from our customer base. I generally respond to those specific customers directly but have decided that these questions may benefit everyone in our ADW family. I often share questions and concerns from the patients from my diabetes practice but now you can all join in. […]
In continuation from last week's newsletter, I wanted to add more useful restaurant tips. If you plan ahead, think of reasonable food choices prior to arriving at the restaurant and you and your diabetes will be pleased with your dining experience. We are all human; try to enjoy the meal as a social experience without feeling guilty or deprived.
There are many retirees living with diabetes in South Florida where I educate people in a self management program; a big proportion of them spend a majority of their time eating out in restaurants. […]