Have you ever heard a coworker comment that they wanted a window office or were stepping outside into the sunlight to “get some vitamin D”? While sun exposure does prompt the body to make this important nutrient, overexposure to the sun can increase skin cancer risk. WHAT IS VITAMIN D AND WHY IS IT […]
It is a well-documented fact that controlling blood sugars in patients with diabetes will help to avoid and prevent the worsening of long term complications such as eye, kidney and nerve damage. In young people with no diabetes-related complications, the hgb a1c – which reflects blood sugars for the previous three months – should be maintained below […]
The internet and popular television fitness shows often mention people who were previously diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, but have — through diet, exercise or some other health care regimen — “reversed” type 2 diabetes to become disease-free. But is this possible? Can you actually “undo” type 2 diabetes? THE ANSWER IS NOT THAT SIMPLE […]
A diagnosis of diabetes is often overwhelming, and patients may have many questions about how to manage this illness. Diabetes is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes are serious illnesses that can lead to health complications such as heart disease, strokes, non-healing wounds, and […]
March is National Kidney Month, a time designated to raise awareness of kidney disease– which is the ninth leading cause of death in the United States. While there are several health conditions that may contribute to kidney disease, the main causes are diabetes and high blood pressure. Healthy kidneys sift roughly two quarts of waste and extra water […]
February is all about the heart (and no, it is not because of Valentine’s Day). February is National Heart Month, a part of an ongoing educational campaign to raise awareness of the causes and risk factors associated with heart disease. Why? Because heart disease is the leading cause of death of men and women in the […]
It sounds impossible: Could someone have one of the most common chronic diseases on earth and remain unaware of it? But the truth is, this is the reality for millions of Americans. November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and while many think that diabetes is a disease that primarily affects Americans, statistics have shown that diabetes is […]
Since November is Diabetes Awareness Month, here are some helpful tips on how those with diabetes can keep their blood sugar under control. The body uses glucose (sugar) for fuel by using insulin to transform glucose into energy. In type 2 diabetes, the body isn’t able to process glucose because it is first resistant to insulin’s […]