Damage to nerves and kidneys, cardiovascular disease, and eye and foot damage are some complications of diabetes. Dr. Lara Paraskos, Endocrinologist with Baptist Health South Florida, explains what can happen when the disease is not controlled and what other complications …
Angie Placeres, Registered Dietitian with Baptist Health South Florida, explains diabetes is an autoimmune disorder that attacks the beta cells that make insulin. Those who get diagnosed with type 1 have to inject insulin for the rest of their life, …
Non-starchy vegetables have a lot of fiber and Amy Kimberlain, Registered Dietitian with Baptist Health South Florida, advises consuming them in natural presentation, non-fried, in juices or smoothies.
She explains fiber helps patients feel fuller longer.
The expert says it’s …
Sometimes people will have no symptoms of diabetes, but typically if blood sugar rises above a normal level, the initial symptoms of it are: fatigue, frequent urination, hungry and thirsty, affirms Lois Exelbert, Nurse Diabetes Educator and Patient Care Manager …
Increased thirst, frequent urination, and extreme hunger are symptoms of diabetes. Dr. Michelle Brewster, Internal Medicine Physician with Baptist Health South Florida, and Dr. Ketevan Vladi, Internal Medicine Physician with Baptist Health South Florida, talk about these and other symptoms …
Barry Katzen, Founder and Chief Medical Executive at Miami Cardiac and Vascular Institute, explains since 1999 there are devices approved for treating aneurysms from the inside rather than having to make incisions to get to the aneurysm. These are called …
Barry Katzen, Founder and Chief Medical Executive at Miami Cardiac and Vascular Institute, says most aneurysms do not rupture and many of them are very small. “If you have a small aneurysm in your aorta, we recommend follow-up surveillance, most …
Barry Katzen, Founder and Chief Medical Executive at Miami Cardiac and Vascular Institute, says when it is a silent problem, it becomes a risk assessment that your physician has to do by looking at the size of the aneurysm and …
