by Julie Wood | Mar 3, 2023 | Diabetes
Most all of us by now have heard of know someone that is using a ‘wearing’ glucose device such as Libre, Dexcom or Guardian sensors. This technology provides continuous glucose data without the drudgery of fingersticks. What if knowing your glucose levels was as...
by Julie Wood | Jul 24, 2022 | Diabetes, Healthy Living
‘Brush your teeth’. These words echo in our minds as a reminder from our parents of the importance of oral health. Our entire GI track is full of natural bacteria needed to breakdown food for absorption and other processes, many of which are not yet fully...
by Julie Wood | Jul 22, 2022 | Diabetes
Diabetic foot ulcer is an open sore or wound on the foot. Ulcers can occur in up to 15% of UNCONTROLLED diabetes. The most common location is the bottom of the feet. Uncontrolled diabetes is the leading cause of nontraumatic lower extremity amputations in the United...
by Julie Wood | Apr 11, 2022 | Diabetes, Healthy Living
In our diabetes practice, we frequently get asked this question. It is frustrating to go to bed with a glucose level in a good range but awaken to an elevated glucose. Following the American Diabetes Association guidelines, good glucose control is awakening...
by Julie Wood | Apr 11, 2022 | Diabetes, Drugs and Supplements
In a recently published article, there was found a strong association between low levels of Vitamin D3 and the development of insulin resistance. Vitamin D3 deficiency appears to be a widespread phenomenon worldwide. In the past, people used to...
by Julie Wood | Feb 11, 2022 | Diabetes
Why do those with diabetes seem more vulnerable to COVID infections and complications? Health care providers and scientists are aware that the two most common characteristics among many of those who are losing their battle with COVID is being overweight or obese and...
