How to Stay on Track When Traveling this Summer! By: Jessica Hrdlicka MS, RD, LD/N, CDCES Summer traveling is a super fun time of year and a great way to get away from the Florida heat! But along with fun travels can come challenges to keep your blood sugars on track between dining out, BBQs, late night dining or missing meals due to travel. Here is some tips to have great blood sugars when ...
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We talk a lot about diabetes, but endocrinology encompasses many more areas. Another common reason to see endocrinology is for thyroid disorders. The thyroid is a butterfly shaped gland that sits in the base of the neck. The thyroid produces hormones that play major roles in metabolism, bone health, growth and development, and other things like mood, heart, muscle and digestive health. The ...
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As busy doctors, we are seeing patients day in and day out. How does a doctor keep up with changing medical landscape? My most favorite thing to catch up with all advances in field of Endocrinology, is to attend Endocrine Society meetings. There are two major clinical bodies in general endocrinology, namely Endocrine Society and American Association of Clinical Endocrinology (AACE). Along with ...
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A few weeks ago, I saw a patient that came to see me for evaluation of testosterone replacement. He had been told by another provider that his fatigue was likely due to low testosterone even though his levels were in range and he denied low libido (sexual drive) per se. Upon asking questions, it turns out that the fatigue was likely due to his lack of sleep which in turn he attributed to a buzzing ...
COVID-19 and Autoimmune Thyroid Disease Because nearly every conversation these days seems to revolve around the topic of COVID-19, I thought I would continue the trend and try to answer some questions that I have frequently heard regarding COVID as it relates to a common endocrine condition. As both a thyroid patient and a thyroid doctor, I was interested in the topic of autoimmune thyroid ...
I feel very grateful that I got the vaccination against the coronavirus. Most of our group got the Moderna vaccine. Some of you have also already got at least your first dose of the vaccine- either Pfizer or the Moderna. Others have preferred to wait out of concerns of possible reactions, especially some of you who have had reactions to other vaccines in the past. Now for those of you who are ...
How to Stay on Track When Traveling this Summer! By: Jessica Hrdlicka MS, RD, LD/N, CDCES Summer traveling is a super fun time of year and a great way to get away from the Florida heat! But along with fun travels can come challenges to keep your blood sugars on track between dining out, BBQs, late night dining or missing meals due to travel. Here is some tips to have great blood sugars when ...
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Can you Lower Blood Sugar By Increasing Fiber Intake? By: Jessica Hrdlicka MS, RD, LD/N, CDCES Having adequate fiber in your diet is not only great for your heart by lowering cholesterol, but it can aid in weight loss, prevention of colon cancer and lower blood sugars! Fiber slows down digestion which creates a slower blood sugar rise after eating, increased satiety and better digestion. Having ...
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Diabetes, a condition characterized by elevated blood sugar levels, affects millions of people worldwide. While genetics and other factors play a role, diet is a key component in managing this condition. In this blog post, we'll explore the intricate relationship between diabetes and diet, offering insights into how food choices impact blood sugar levels and overall health. The Basics of Diabetes ...
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As busy doctors, we are seeing patients day in and day out. How does a doctor keep up with changing medical landscape? My most favorite thing to catch up with all advances in field of Endocrinology, is to attend Endocrine Society meetings. There are two major clinical bodies in general endocrinology, namely Endocrine Society and American Association of Clinical Endocrinology (AACE). Along with ...
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Can you Lower Blood Sugar By Increasing Fiber Intake? By: Jessica Hrdlicka MS, RD, LD/N, CDCES Having adequate fiber in your diet is not only great for your heart by lowering cholesterol, but it can aid in weight loss, prevention of colon cancer and lower blood sugars! Fiber slows down digestion which creates a slower blood sugar rise after eating, increased satiety and better digestion. Having ...
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Getting Back to Basics of Diabetes It is estimated that more than 133 million people are living with diabetes or prediabetes. Type 2 diabetes is the most common type of diabetes in adults, more than 90 percent. T2DM is characterized by hyperglycemia, usually due to progressive loss of insulin secretion combined with insulin resistance, resulting in relative insulin deficiency. Many patients are ...
How to Stay on Track When Traveling this Summer! By: Jessica Hrdlicka MS, RD, LD/N, CDCES Summer traveling is a super fun time of year and a great way to get away from the Florida heat! But along with fun travels can come challenges to keep your blood sugars on track between dining out, BBQs, late night dining or missing meals due to travel. Here is some tips to have great blood sugars when ...
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Can you Lower Blood Sugar By Increasing Fiber Intake? By: Jessica Hrdlicka MS, RD, LD/N, CDCES Having adequate fiber in your diet is not only great for your heart by lowering cholesterol, but it can aid in weight loss, prevention of colon cancer and lower blood sugars! Fiber slows down digestion which creates a slower blood sugar rise after eating, increased satiety and better digestion. Having ...
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Focus on Your Heart Health & Lower Your Blood Sugars! By: Jessica Hrdlicka February is National Heart Health Month and because diabetes can increase your risk of heart disease paying attention to how you treat your heart is important. From diet to exercise, water intake to getting enough sleep, there are many factors that impact our heart health. Here are some tips to Keep Your Heart Healthy: Make ...
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