by Asha Gullapalli, MS RD LDN CDCES
Holiday season can be stressful even when everything goes according to plan. Traveling, eating out, parties, visitors, and baking at home make it very challenging to stay healthy during the holiday season. Here are some health strategies for the holiday season that...
by Christine McKinney, RD LDN CDCES
As holiday season starts, diet is not a popular word. But, when the New Year rolls around, one of the most popular New Year’s resolutions is to eat healthier. I am asked about different diets all the time. The problem with diets is that they are often short-term...
by Christine McKinney, RD LDN CDCES
It’s officially the start of flu season. I was reminded of that with an email to get my flu shot. A healthy immune system is important to prevent the flu and other germs that can make you sick. People with diabetes may have a weakened immune system due high blood...
by Patient Guide to Diabetes
Ask the Expert: Christine McKinney, RD, CDCES Living with diabetes can sometimes be overwhelming. This section focuses on practical information about diabetes. Experts in various fields related to diabetes will give advice about day-to-day...
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...
