Feb 21, 2024 | Health, Nutrition, Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes
By: Dr. Dana Stallings Who doesn’t love eating out?! Whether it’s a special occasion, or simply because we didn’t make it to the grocery store this week, eating out is an activity that few of us can avoid. The CDC estimates that 3 in 5 Americans eat dinner out at...
Feb 7, 2024 | Health, Nutrition, Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes
We are honored to have Dr. Rodney Bland, DPM as a guest on the blog to discuss diabetic foot care! “People with diabetes can develop many different foot problems. Even ordinary problems can get worse and lead to serious complications. Foot problems most often...
Jan 17, 2024 | Health, Nutrition, Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes
Often considered “healthy” by virtue of being “organic”, foods and beverages that carry the organic seal must still be consumed in moderation. The notion that you can eat as much as you want because the food is “healthy” and/or “organic” is not true. (The same is true...
Sep 20, 2023 | Health, Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes
MiniMed 780G Insulin Pump SystemHow’s It Going? The MiniMed™ 780G Insulin Pump System with Guardian 4 continuous glucose monitor (CGM) hit the US airwaves in July 2023 to lots of fanfare. With promises of improved control, reduced finger sticks, and less alerts...
Aug 21, 2023 | Health, Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes
Written by Dr. Dana Stallings Our most requested topic yet! Almost everyone has heard about the diabetes medications being used for weight loss. So what’s the deal?? Buckle up – this is a long one. First things first… what are these medications? The drug class is...
Aug 7, 2023 | Health, Mental Health, Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes
Have you ever: Not been able to find your blood checker when you need it, despite putting one in many frequented locations like your house, car, desk at work, etc? Opened your last vial of insulin and left the empty box sitting on the counter to remind you to refill...