Standards of Care in Diabetes 2023 Updates
Diabetes is a condition that affects how your body uses sugar (glucose). In diabetes, insulin production and insulin utilization by the body are negatively affected. Insulin is the hormone that your pancreas releases to help your body to use sugar by turning it into...
Fish Oil Supplementation
What is Fish Oil? Fish oil is a form of omega-3 fatty acids found in naturally occurring foods. The body cannot make omega-3 fatty acids like it can other types of fats that are necessary for various functions in our bodies. This makes omega-3 fatty acids “essential...
Continuous Glucose Monitoring
Diabetes is a condition that often leads to irregularities in blood glucose (sugar) levels. Patients with diabetes may have to check their glucose levels multiple times a day to ensure it is not too high or too low, or to adjust medications and diet. Continuous...
What to do when you’re prescribed a “Bland Diet”?
If you’re feeling poor or under the weather, particularly with stomach upset, you may be told to eat a bland diet until you’re better. A bland diet is one which consists of foods that are soft, cooked, low in fat, not spicy, and low in fiber. These types of foods are...
