How a Balloon Can Aid Weight Loss

 How a Balloon Can Aid Weight Loss

by | Sep 9, 2015 | Health

Weight loss using a balloon? If you have not heard, the ReShape Integrated Dual Balloon System has recently been approved by the FDA. The ReShape is the first non-surgical weight loss procedure for people with mild-to-moderate obesity. Feel uneasy about the idea of having balloons in your belly?  Rest assured, balloons have been used in...

Join the “Choose a New Whole Grain” Challenge

 Join the “Choose a New Whole Grain” Challenge

by | Sep 4, 2015 | Food

What do Amaranth, Millet, Rye, and Kamut have in common? They are all types of whole grains, the same as whole wheat, brown or wild rice, and even popcorn. The US Dietary Guidelines (1) and the Clinical Guidelines for Diabetes Care (2), both point out the need to increase your intake of whole grains with the goal of reaching a level of 48 grams per day....

Jardiance and Heart Disease

 Jardiance and Heart Disease

by | Sep 2, 2015 | Medicine Cabinet

A new study states Jardiance (Empaglifluzin, Eli Lilly and Boehringer Ingelheim) reduces the risk of heart attacks, strokes and other cardiovascular damage. Jardiance is a sodium glucose transport (SGLT-2 inhibitor) inhibitor, and is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes. A three-year...

Getting Started with Exercise

 Getting Started with Exercise

by | Aug 31, 2015 | Newly Diagnosed

I know when I say the word “exercise” to patients newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, many tend to cringe and they want no part of it. But, it is important to know that when starting this significant component of diabetes self-management, ANY movement you do can help you get on track to a healthier life and help your overall diabetes control....

Reinvent Your Diabetes Life

 Reinvent Your Diabetes Life

by | Aug 27, 2015 | Health

Change is difficult. Not changing is fatal. Are you willing to try something new? Are you willing to fail in the process? Diabetes is no different from any other aspect of life when it comes to trying and failing. (In fact, I had a high school teacher who said that trying is failing and we just have to do it.) So reword the first question–are you willing...