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  • Let’s Get Moving… No Excuse for Not Exercising.

    During this “time of covid 19” many patients have decreased their activity level. Even those who never exercised, at least they were getting into their cars, stepping out of their cars to go to work, or just to go anywhere. Now we have become much more reserved about where we are going and truthfully we are choosing to stay home watching TV, rather than walking in the mall (no guilt about watching ...
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  • Changes in your weight? Take a look at your medication list

    About 6 months ago, I had an established thyroid patient that was brought by her husband for urgent reevaluation of her thyroid. This 70 year old lady had a significant weight loss without changes in her diet or activity level to the point that her other physicians and husband were very concerned about the possibility of a cancer. She had undergo multiple tests and procedures in search of that ...
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  • Type 2 DM and importance of good night’s sleep

    When I was a young medical student and resident and my husband was a struggling entrepreneur, we admittedly had very poor sleep hygiene. We stayed up late studying, working, finishing projects, and even watching movies, hanging out with friends and partying on occasions. We actually thought we would get away with it! But as I became older, had kids, and began practicing as a specialist, I could ...
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  • What is BAQSIMI???

    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 ...
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  • Impact of Stress on Blood Glucose Levels

    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 ...
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  • Diabetic Neuropathy

    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 ...
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  • Glucose Sensors

    Patients always ask me if there is a way to check their blood sugars without pricking their fingers. I am so glad after saying no for over 20 years I can finally offer the use of glucose sensors to my patients! There are 3 different types of sensors. The most commonly used sensors are G6 by Dexcom, Freestyle Libre, and Eversense. G6 and Libre are placed on the skin, however, Eversense is ...
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  • Dr. William Kaye with Diabetes Alert Day on Fox 29

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  • Dr. Kaye - Diabetes Alert Day in West Palm Beach

    Our very own Dr. William Kaye talks about Diabetes Alert Day in West Palm Beach.
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  • AHA: Statins Associated With High Degree of Safety

    The benefits of statins highly offset the associated risks in appropriate patients, according to a scientific statement by the American Heart Association. Statins (e.g. Pravachol, Zocor, Lipitor, Crestor, etc.) have been around for over 30 years and are quite effective in lowering cholesterol and have been proven to reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and death in both patients who have had ...
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  • What Caused My Diabetes?

    If you have been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes recently, it is natural to question yourself, what must have caused my diabetes? Type 2 Diabetes is very prevalent in our population. So when any adult gets the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus, it is common practice to assume its Type 2 diabetes. And, most of the time, this assumption is very true. But not all adults with a diagnosis of type 2 ...
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  • Lemon Cheesecake Bites with Strawberry Jam

    Do you feel like you have to give up dessert 🍨 just because of diabetes? Not true! Check out this low carbohydrate mini cheesecake recipe from our registered dietitian Jessica Cook! Only 5g carbohydrates per cheesecake! Lemon Cheesecake Bites with Strawberry Jam 🍋🍓🧁 . Ingredients: - 1 cup 2% cottage cheese - 1 cup 0% Plain Greek Yogurt - 4 Tbsp. Light cream cheese - 2 tbsp. Sugar-free ...
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  • New Era in Diabetes Treatment

    Hi, I am Dr. Maria E. Gutierrez, the new addition to PBDES. I joined the group just a month ago and so far I am thrilled. Under the great vision and leadership of Drs William Kaye, Barry Horowitz and Gary Pepper- PBDES offers a unique healthcare delivery for patients with diabetes and other endocrine disorders. I am impressed with the quality of our nurses, medical assistants, lab and ultrasound ...
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  • New Implantable Continuous Glucose Monitor Approved by FDA

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the Eversense® Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System from Sensionics Holdings Inc. for people with diabetes in the United States. The system is the first and only CGM system to feature an implantable glucose sensor and provide long-term continuous monitoring for up to three months. Technology in managing diabetes has literally exploded in the ...
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  • Zucchini Protein Muffins

    Happy Monday! Have you set goals for this week? Maybe eating more veggies? Try our low carb zucchini muffins to even add more veggies at breakfast! Zucchini Protein Muffins 2 small shredded zucchini (squeeze the water out too!) 2 scoop vanilla protein powder 6 egg whites 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce 1/2 cup almond flour 1/2 cup coconut flour 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp pumpkin pie ...
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  • A New Era in Treating Diabetes

    Every year in January, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) comes out with new guidelines for managing diabetes. This year’s guidelines have a revolutionary new recommendation for patients with type 2 diabetes and a history of cardiovascular disease (e.g. heart attack, stroke, etc). This is based on exciting new research. Any new diabetic medication must be studied to ensure that it is safe for ...
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