by Maureen Seel, RDN/LDN CDCES
Have you ever been told that you have bad or unhealthy cholesterol levels? If so, your doctor might have used the term “dyslipidemia” to describe your condition. Dyslipidemia covers more than just bad cholesterol, however. It also describes an excess of triglycerides—...
by Maureen Seel, RDN/LDN CDCES
Who? Statins are used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with dyslipidemia (or high cholesterol). These medications are also used to prevent cardiovascular disease in people with diabetes. What? Oral tablet – Several types of statins are...
by Maureen Seel, RDN/LDN CDCES
Nearly two-thirds of all U.S. adults are overweight or obese. That means just one-third of the nation fall into the healthy weight range. Obesity is also rising in other parts of the world. A body-mass index (BMI) of 30 kg/m2 is considered obese. Weight loss options…...
by Maureen Seel, RDN/LDN CDCES
When lifestyle changes and medications aren’t effective in weight loss, some patients turn to weight-loss surgery, also known as bariatric surgery. These procedures can dramatically improve blood glucose control in persons with type 2 diabetes who have obesity...
by Maureen Seel, RDN/LDN CDCES
If there’s one number all patients with diabetes should know, it’s their hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c or A1C) level: a measure of their overall blood glucose control for the past 3 months. Blood glucose levels fluctuate from hour to hour, day to day; but the A1C...
