Malnutrition and Type 2 Diabetes

Malnutrition and Type 2 Diabetes

In acknowledgment of Diabetes Awareness Month in the United States, our guest expert Gianluca Tongon “The Food Scientist” and Associate Professor in public health at the University of Sweden discusses diabetes and malnutrition in a way many of us never consider.  We...
What is Polycistic Ovary Syndrome

What is Polycistic Ovary Syndrome

First of all, you are probably wondering what is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome  (PCOS) is in the first place.  PCOS is a chronic endocrine system disorder and the most common cause of female infertility that affects 6% to 12% of US women of reproductive age.  The symptoms...
How to Live Well and Age Well

How to Live Well and Age Well

Aging.  How do you feel about it?  I’m sure you have some ideas about it, preconceived notions may be, biases, and what it means to you.  I bet you want to know how to both live well and age well, too.   The aging process starts the moment you were born and if...
The Truth About Type 2 Diabetes

The Truth About Type 2 Diabetes

Did you know that 1.4 million new cases of type 2 diabetes are diagnosed in the United States every year?  That’s 4 people out of 10 every year! As a Physicians Assistant, I’ve seen it first hand. Too often when patients are given the diagnosis of type 2 ...
Diabetes Awareness Can Prevent Disaster

Diabetes Awareness Can Prevent Disaster

If we had only known the signs of diabetes, could we have prevented my husband’s sugars from skyrocketing to over 600?  The answer clearly is YES!  Diabetes  Awareness is so important and most people don’t know the first thing about it.   A little knowledge goes...