Blog Posts in May, 2016

Top 3 Tips to Lower Blood Pressure with Diabetes

There are a number of changes in lifestyle that can be made to help lower blood pressure with diabetes. Below we have included a list of small lifestyle changes that can help with managing or possibly lowering blood pressure for patients with diabetes. Incorporate exercise into your routine. Exercise is an integral part of a healthy lifestyle. Low-impact exercise can help to strengthen the heart ...

Living Well with Diabetes Newsletter - May 2016

ADVANCES IN INSULIN THERAPY: USE OF CONCENTRATED INSULINS By: Jaime Steinsapir, M.D. Insulin is indicated for patients with type 1 diabetes, patients with secondary diabetes due to pancreatic insufficiency, and in many patients with type 2 diabetes. A concentrated insulin molecule can be altered to achieve slower absortion and longer duration of action making them a useful option for patients who ...

Recent Study Confirms Link between Hypothyroidism and Type 2 Diabetes

A new study reveals a link between an underactive thyroid and an increased risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. The progression from prediabetes to diabetes is now connected to low thyroid function due to an overlap between symptoms of both conditions. Symptoms of both hypothyroidism and Type 2 diabetes include weight gain or weight loss, fatigue, and difficulty sleeping. The thyroid, a ...

What to Know About Thyroid Disorders Often Being Treated As Only Their Symptoms

Thyroid disorders can often times be misdiagnosed by doctors due to the fact that the symptoms can present themselves in different ways. Symptoms such as hair loss, constipation and dry skin are common indicators of a thyroid problem. Often times these symptoms will be treated individually and will not be connected with a thyroid disorder by the patient’s doctor. It can become troubling to the ...