Diabetes Blog

Read the latest blogs by our professional diabetes educators and experts on the latest and most important healthcare topics.

Fad Diets: Weight Loss at What Cost?

Tuesday,April 4, 2023
Dawn M. Sweet, Ph.D.

Fad diets are rarely sustained and can lead to adverse side effects.   With the hope of drastic, body-changing weight […]

High Protein Diets are Integral to Weight Loss Success

Tuesday,March 28, 2023
Dawn M. Sweet, Ph.D.

Diets higher in protein improve energy, enhance weight loss, and decrease fat mass while simultaneously preserving lean muscle mass.   […]

How does Carbohydrate Restriction affect Blood Sugar Levels?

Tuesday,March 21, 2023
tbroadbent@robard.com

Restricting carbohydrates can help patients with diabetes manage glycemic control. As a chronic and progressive disease that can lead to […]

What are the Effects of Gestational Weight Gain for Women with Obesity?

Tuesday,March 14, 2023
tbroadbent@robard.com

Managing gestational weight gain in women with can improve pregnancy outcomes. Among women of reproductive age, it is estimated that […]

What is the Impact of a Western Diet?

Tuesday,March 7, 2023
tbroadbent@robard.com

Western diets are inextricably linked to obesity, which continues to rise and is expected to affect a staggering 50 percent […]

What is the Role of Diet in Mitigating a Complication of Diabetes that Affects the Eyes?

Tuesday,February 27, 2023
tbroadbent@robard.com

— Dawn M. Sweet, Ph.D. Diet may be a contributing factor to reducing the risk of developing diabetic retinopathy.  Diabetic […]