Jun 12, 2023 | Health, Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes
Guest post by Dr. Dylan Belt, OD Eye Care 108108 W 2nd Ave.Franklin, VA 23851eyecare108.com P: 757-562-4321F: 757-562-3378 Accepting new patients! Why do I need an eye exam if I have diabetes? Diabetes is the number one cause of...
May 24, 2023 | Health, Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes
The short answer is no. For the long answer, keep reading… The most common therapy touted as a cure for diabetes is weight loss (bariatric) surgery. Most patients lose an average of 25-40% of their total body weight after bariatric surgery. As patients lose rapid...
May 15, 2023 | Health, Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, Uncategorized
Your healthcare provider always asks when you’ve last had labs done, and you feel like you’re getting poked and prodded every time you turn around … but WHY?! Even though we specialize in diabetes, most of the labs we monitor at Southside Diabetes are similar and/or...
May 8, 2023 | Health, Nutrition, Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes
Aspartame and saccharin and sucralose, oh my! With so many “zero sugar” options marketed as healthier options, what’s a person to do?! First things first. Portion control and moderation. Too much sugar isn’t good, nor is too much sugar substitute. And as always, get...
Apr 18, 2023 | Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes
One of my favorite topics – insulin pumps! I use insulin pumps for type 1 and type 2 diabetics. Insulin pumps have historically been used for type 1 diabetes, but I began using them for any diabetic requiring insulin over 5 years ago and I’ve never looked back. Here...
Apr 11, 2023 | Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes
Dr. Stallings here. I love to hate A1c. Give me sensor glucose data any day! We have 3 choices when it comes to measuring blood glucose control: Finger stick blood sugar checks HgbA1c Sensor glucose Recent research has confirmed that sensor glucose is the most...
