Blog Posts in 2016

Signs of a Thyroid Disorder You Shouldn’t Ignore

As many as 30 million Americans are estimated to have a thyroid problem, and half of them have no idea. The thyroid gland is located in the front of the neck and releases hormones which affect nearly every part of your body from your skin and muscles to your brain. These hormones play a critical role in controlling how your body uses energy, a process known as metabolism. This includes how your ...

Halloween Tips and Tricks for Patients with Diabetes

Does Halloween have you dipping your hands into that candy cauldron before the trick-or-treaters arrive? We’ve all been there. This time of the year it can be extremely tempting to overindulge in sweet treats we otherwise would avoid. Halloween typically fills your home with mounds of candy, and parties are packed with cakes, cookies, and other concoctions. Many think of Halloween as a kids’ ...

Living Well with Diabetes Newsletter - September 2016

FALL IN LOVE WITH FALL PRODUCE! By: Director of education – Jessica Cook MS, RD, LD, CDE Fall is officially here and you can see it everywhere even in South Florida. With the movement of eating seasonal foods, you should be aware of the sensational produce Fall brings to our local markets and their benefits! Fall Produce: Pumpkins – Contain high amounts of fiber, potassium, vitamin C and are ...

Diabetes Dance Dare For Diabetes Awareness

With recent successes of online fundraising and awareness campaigns such as the Ice Bucket Challenge for ALS, the American Diabetes Association has enlisted the help of celebrities for a new campaign. The Diabetes Dance Dare is a challenge aimed at raising awareness of increasing rates of diabetes – someone in the United States is diagnosed every 23 seconds. In the Diabetes Dance Dare, ...