Annual wellness exams! Just like we have kids go to well child visits annually (or more often), we need to continue these yearly preventive health visits after we become adults. During these preventive clinic visits we will do education and counseling on important items such on nutrition and exercise, tobacco cessation or decrease in excessive…
Meal plans should be individually tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient. Meal plans are individualized, but nearly all recommendations follow a few common threads. Read on to learn the basic components of a healthy diabetes diet. 1. Eat healthy meals and snacks regularly throughout the day: Eating regular meals and snacks spread…
Excess Body Weight and Obesity: Eight out of ten people with type 2 diabetes are overweight! Research examining this association has found the excess body weight interferes with the body’s ability to efficiently utilize insulin, resulting in greater insulin resistance and higher blood sugar levels. Weight loss is an important goal for individuals carrying excess…
The most two common chronic form of diabetes mellitus are Type 1 and Type 2, which we will refer to as DM Type 1 and DM Type 2, respectively. DM Type 1, also known as juvenile diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes, is a chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little-to-no insulin after the insulin producing…
A healthy diet is one that is rich complex carbohydrates, fiber, protein, unsaturated fats, and includes all essential vitamins and minerals. A healthy diet includes whole grains, nut, beans, fruits and vegetables, low-fat dairy, lean proteins, and heart-healthy fats. Regular consumption of a healthy diet aids in preventing chronic disease. An unhealthy diet is one…
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