The Diabetes And Kidney Disease Connection
Two (unfortunately) quite common conditions, but two that are preventable through good lifestyle habits. However, one is more easily reversible, while the other more commonly leads to permanent damage that is not. The connection here is that diabetes is the most common cause of kidney failure, accounting for nearly 44% of new cases. Even when diabetes […]
Working Beyond Just Lowering Blood Sugar To Help Diabetic Neuropathies
Diabetes is likely one of the top 3 conditions we see most commonly in our practice. Millions of people in our country have acquired this condition, and until the population collectively does a better job of improving and controlling their diets, many more will progress into developing it. Diabetes brings enough daily problems in and […]
Are Plastics The Reason Your Hemoglobin A1c Isn’t Improving? (Despite Your Best Effort)
When diabetics are trying to eliminate their need for blood sugar medicine by reversing diabetes, they and the doctor will be keeping a close eye on their hemoglobin A1c. As opposed to a spot glucose check which just tells you what your blood sugar is at that moment, HbA1c is a lab test that shows […]
Your Simple Plan To Get Rid Of Diabetes (Effort Required)
One of the most common issues that patients present with at our office (and honestly, one of the easiest to correct) is Type 2 Diabetes. More than 29 million people are estimated to have it in our country, and it still remains as one of the top 10 leading causes of death. Which makes it […]
Could A Vegetable Knock Out Type 2 Diabetes?
Some dietary recommendations have always remained constant. “Eat more fruits and vegetables” is probably the first one that comes to mind. And if you aren’t doing it already, it may be time to start adding more produce to your grocery list, especially if you have diabetes. A component in broccoli may be gaining reputation as […]
Teens Leading the Way Cutting Out Sodas
Getting teenagers to adopt healthy eating habits can be quite a challenge for many parents. They are constantly bombarded with commercials and ads for every conceivable type of junk food. Many like to hang out or meet at fast food establishments where dietary choices aren’t always the best. And some like to sleep in and […]
Is Your Thyroid Giving You Diabetes?
Our hormones can be a very tricky aspect of our health to manage because many factors of our lifestyle affect them, from diet to sleep patterns to stress levels. But they also can depend on each other to function normally. Think of your hormones like an orchestra. They all need to be “playing in unison” […]
How You Cook Affects Your Diabetes Risk
Food choices are always important when looking to reduce our risk of major diseases such as cancer, stroke, heart attack and diabetes. Eating more foods daily like vegetables, fruits, beans and fatty fish that have important nutrients to fuel our bodies and protect them properly should always be a priority. But even if you are […]
