Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance found in every cell of your body. While cholesterol is needed to function,too much cholesterol can build up in your arteries and increase your…
We all make active choices to maintain social distancing, prioritizing our health and the health of our communities. But one thing we cannot choose to socially distance ourselves from is…
We are always looking for ways to help our patients make the most of the time we spend with them. Downloading the data from your insulin pump or continuous glucose monitor (CGM) before your next…
You have been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes…now what?! This new diagnosis can be overwhelming at first, but with lifestyle changes and support, from your healthcare team, you can manage…
There are a variety of fats in the foods we eat, and some are better than others. Of these varieties, there are four major types of fats: Monounsaturated Fats Polyunsaturated…
What is the thyroid gland? It is a butterfly-shaped, hormone-producing gland located in the anterior portion of the neck. Its main function is to produce thyroid hormone, responsible for the…
If you have diabetes, you may think your blood glucose value is the only important number, but there are others you should know. The more you know about your numbers…
Prediabetes is a condition in which blood glucose levels are above normal but not high enough to be classified as diabetes. According to the CDC, approximately 84 million adults in…
