As I have written before, I strongly believe in the mind-body connection. As such, I want to take this opportunity to discuss Narcissistic Personality disorder (NPD) given the tremendous impact that it can have in the health and finances of those people who get in the path of individuals with this personality disorder. NPD affects about 6% of the general population and it is more common in men. ...
Thanksgiving is only a few weeks away and this is the time of year that many diabetics start to “fall off the wagon” in terms of their dietary management. Some find that during the holiday season, they tend to spiral out of control. It is important to enjoy the holidays, but not to sacrifice your own health in the process. There are numerous tasty low carb substitutions that can be found easily in ...
Many patients who suffer with SEVERE hypoglycemia (having a low blood sugar emergency) often look to injectable glucagon to raise their blood sugars quickly. We now have a new FDA approved emergency treatment that can be administered easily without an injection. Baqsimi is a powder administered directly into the nose via a single dose dispenser. This product can easily be given to a patient ...
Everyone is talking about Coronavirus. People are discussing strategies to mitigate infections, importance of hand washing, disinfecting surfaces, being responsible citizens and not spreading germs and working on building immunity. This is a good time to discuss diabetes and immune function. Studies have shown that patients with diabetes have some decline in humoral as well as cellular immunity, ...
Many patients who suffer with SEVERE hypoglycemia (having a low blood sugar emergency) often look to injectable glucagon to raise their blood sugars quickly. We now have a new FDA approved emergency treatment that can be administered easily without an injection. Baqsimi is a powder administered directly into the nose via a single dose dispenser. This product can easily be given to a patient ...
I still get surprised when patients get surprised when I tell them that stress and emotions can affect their blood sugars. In most cases it will raise the blood sugars, but occasionally it may drop them. Remember the stress hormone is cortisol. By now most of you know that glucocorticoids -a type of steroids (prednisone and cortisone) similar to cortisol causes resistance to the actions of insulin ...
Diabetic neuropathy is a type of nerve abnormality that can develop in individuals with diabetes . It is a common yet serious complication of diabetes. It can be prevented or ameliorated by tight control of blood sugars. Diabetic neuropathy most commonly damages nerves in the lower extremities but can damage nerves throughout the body. In some individuals the symptoms are mild, but for others, the ...
Palm Beach Diabetes and Endocrine Specialists Congratulates Nurse for Recent Certification in Endocrinology People who know Nurse Practitioner Stephanie Devaney of Palm Beach Diabetes and Endocrine Specialists call her a compassionate healthcare provider with a desire to excel. Peers and patients alike appreciate her dedication to providing the very best care possible. Recently, she earned the ...
