by Christine McKinney, RD LDN CDCES
Think about when you or someone you know was diagnosed with diabetes. It can feel overwhelming and emotional. It’s hard to know where to start sometimes. I had a patient who was newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes ask me what advice I normally...
by Mohammed Al-Sofiani, MBBS MSc
What is Hypoglycemia? Hypoglycemia, or low blood glucose, happens when blood glucose levels drop too low. For most people with diabetes this means a glucose less than 70 mg/dl. Hypoglycemia can be caused by skipping a meal or a snack, eating less than usual, taking...
by Maureen Seel, RDN/LDN CDCES
There are several routine preventive measures you can take to reduce the likelihood of developing complications from diabetes: Healthy diet: A balanced diet can improve blood glucose levels and reduce your risk of heart disease, cancer, and other diseases Exercise:...
by Maureen Seel, RDN/LDN CDCES
Regular exercise can help treat high blood glucose, blood pressure, and cholesterol; improve your mood; and increase your energy. Some patients are also able to reduce their doses of medications for diabetes with a good exercise routine. Start slowly and work your way...
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...
