Developing Good Habits
What foods are best to prevent high glucose? What is carb counting? Is it safe to exercise? How do I lose weight? All of these questions (and more) are answered here.Diabetic Diet
Nutrition, calories, and more
Advice for People Newly Diagnosed with Diabetes
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 give to people like...
Exercise
Staying active and healthy
Physical Activity and Exercise
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...
Weight Loss
Options to lose weight
Obesity
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…...
Bariatric Surgery
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 and...
Staying Healthy
Routine preventative care and vaccination guidelines for diabetes
Protecting Your Health
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:...