Dr. Deepa Sharma, Family Medicine Physician with Baptist Health Primary Care, says it is very common that a person can have diabetes without knowing it. “We encourage a lot of screening, so we can catch things early before you develop …
Diabetes is a condition primarily involving the pancreas, explains Lois Exelbert, Nurse Diabetes Educator and Patient Care Manager with Baptist Hospital with a graphic.
She describes, throughout the pancreas there are areas called islets of Langerhans, which have a lot …
Elise Karnegis, Registered Dietitian & Diabetes Educator with Baptist Health South Florida, says lifestyle is the key. She explains sleeping more is important to prevent diabetes, because lack of sleep causes weight gain and blood sugar problems.
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Elise Karnegis, Registered Dietitian & Diabetes Educator with Baptist Health South Florida, says she encourages her patients to get involved in the Diabetes Prevention Program, which is free for the community, or meeting with a diabetes educator one-on-one. She explains …
Can a person with diabetes use honey and sugar? How can they sweeten up their food? Amy Kimberlain, Registered Dietitian with Baptist Health South Florida, explains why she considers that maple syrup, sugar and agave are the same thing. **************************************************************************************************************************************************************************…
Blood sugar monitoring, insulin, diet, exercise, and weight loss are some of the treatments for diabetes. Dr. Lara Paraskos, Endocrinologist with Baptist Health South Florida, explains the different ways of managing the types of diabetes. **************************************************************************************************************************************************************************
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Diabetic foot ulcer is a major complication of diabetes. Dr. Kyle Kinmon, President of Foot and Ankle Specialists with Bethesda Hospital, explains how they can treat this type of wound to make sure there is an adequate blood flow.…
Those with diabetes are at a higher risk for experiencing severe coronavirus symptoms. We give offer this with diabetes information about how to keep their glucose under control and take steps to avoid contracting the coronavirus.
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