5 dietician-approved tips to feel better NOW
Between ice cream on the boardwalk and burgers on the grill, summer cuisine makes it too easy to stray from healthy eating habits. Tryon Medical Partners dietician Allison Chalecki…
Endocrinology Resources
Living with diabetes, teaching from experience
We often pursue careers that mirror our interests, but it is more rare that we can pursue careers that provide us with the opportunity to help others while helping ourselves.…
Strong bones, strong you: Tips for preventing and treating osteoporosis
Osteoporosis, a condition that causes your bones to become weak and brittle, can be a major concern as you age. Amongst other risks, osteoporosis can cause you to break or…
Prediabetes: What you should know
More than one in three adults have prediabetes, a condition in which blood glucose levels are above normal but not high enough to be classified as diabetes.
Low testosterone: Listen to your doctor, not the TV commercials
Do you know when to check your testosterone level? Here are five symptoms of low testosterone every man should know.
The “Good” and “Bad” of Cholesterol and How to Keep Yours Low
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…
Virtual Visits Offer a New World of Possibilities for Diabetes Management
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…
Endocrinology: Time-Saving Message for Current Patients
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…
Learning to Live With Type 2 Diabetes
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…
Know Your Fats: Healthy vs. Unhealthy
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…
