Taking Control of Diabetes as You Age: Expert Advice for Seniors

Diabetes, a chronic health condition that afflicts millions globally, poses a significant risk to older adults. As reported by the World Health Organization, approximately 425 million individuals aged 65 and above are living with diabetes, a figure anticipated to double by 2045. However, the tides can be turned through appropriate education, lifestyle modifications, and healthcare, […]

Learn about 4 Types of Diabetes Tests - Complete Guide

Living with diabetes is a serious responsibility and testing for it is an essential part of managing the condition. There are several types of diabetes tests available that can help you and your doctor understand your condition better and to make sure it is being managed properly. In this guide, we will be discussing the […]

The 9 Best Activities for Older Adults with Diabetes

Addressing diabetes management in the twilight years presents its unique set of intricacies. The intertwined physical and psychological repercussions of this long-lasting disease can pose a significant strain on seniors. Ideally, an amalgamation of alterations in lifestyle, administration of suitable medications, and provision of medical assistance formulate an optimal strategy for managing diabetes in the […]

Identify the Most Common Symptoms of Insulin Resistance

When it comes to understanding the body and staying healthy, it’s important to recognize the signs and symptoms of different illnesses and diseases. Insulin resistance is one of those conditions that are often overlooked, yet it can have a significant impact on your wellbeing. What is insulin resistance? It occurs when your body is not […]

Is Diabetes a Disability?

Diabetes is a chronic health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is a condition that requires ongoing management and treatment to control blood sugar levels. The question of whether diabetes is a disability is a complex one and often depends on the severity of the condition and how it affects an individual’s daily […]

Important Facts to Know About Diabetes in Men

Diabetes is a serious condition that affects an estimated 34.2 million Americans. While it is important for everyone to be aware of the signs and risks associated with diabetes, it is particularly important for men to understand the unique risks they face in developing the condition. In this article, we’ll explore the different risk factors, […]

Type 1 Diabetes Life Expectancy

Type 1 Diabetes is a chronic condition which requires constant monitoring and management. The life expectancy of those diagnosed with type 1 diabetes can vary greatly depending on how well they manage their health. In this article, we will explore the factors that affect life expectancy with type 1 diabetes the treatments that can help […]

What is Naturopathy for Diabetes?

Introduction When it comes to managing diabetes, the natural approach may be the answer you have been searching for. Naturopathy is an ancient form of medicine that focuses on holistic treatments, such as dietary changes, exercise and herbal supplements, to help manage diabetes and its symptoms. In this article, we will explore the history and […]

5 Naturopathic Approaches to Managing Diabetes

Managing diabetes is a challenging task, but it can be made easier with the help of naturopathic medicine. By utilizing the natural healing powers of food, herbs, and body-mind techniques, naturopathic medicine offers a safe, effective, and holistic approach to diabetes care. This article will outline five naturopathic approaches to managing diabetes, including proper nutrition, […]

How to Recognize and Treat Diabetic Shock Symptoms

Diabetic shock is a serious health condition that can have severe and dangerous consequences if not treated properly and quickly. It is important to know the symptoms and signs of diabetic shock, and how to properly treat them. In this article, we will review what diabetic shock is, the symptoms of diabetic shock and how […]

What Is Brittle Diabetes?

Brittle diabetes, also known as labile diabetes, is one of the most complex forms of diabetes. It is characterized by extreme fluctuation in blood glucose levels. This can lead to either hyperglycemia (high blood glucose levels) or hypoglycemia (low blood glucose). Individuals with brittle diabetes may experience symptoms such as shaking, headaches, dizziness, and even […]

Control Your Diabetes with Natural Blood Sugar Supplements

Millions of Americans struggle with their blood sugar. The Center for Disease Control indicates that just over 1 in 10 Americans has been diagnosed with diabetes, and likely there are millions more that battle against that battle their blood sugar without even recognising their symptoms (the CDC says that most prediabetics are wholly unaware of […]

What Happens When You Quit Sugar?

What really happens when you stop eating sugar now for just one week? Hello everyone, Dr. Ergin here, a metabolism specialist, your go-to endocrinologist on google. Everyone talks about how good you will feel after quitting sugar. I am here to tell you what will really happen when you quit eating sugar for just a […]

What causes diabetes?

What causes diabetes is an extremely common question.  As you know there are many different types of diabetes.  The most commonly known type of diabetes is type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes.  Although they both result in high blood sugars, which causes type 1 diabetes versus type 2 diabetes is totally different.  In this […]

Tests to Determine the Diabetic Type

  What are the tests to determine the type of Diabetes? Some diabetic tests can be done to see what type of diabetes you have. Not everyone needs these tests, but they are sometimes helpful. One test, called the C-peptide test, is done to see if you are making insulin. C-peptide is a small chunk […]

Diabetic Gastroparesis-Diagnosis and treatment

Diabetic gastroparesis Diabetic gastroparesis simply means delayed gastric emptying in the presence of mechanical obstruction. Patients feel excessive fullness, bloating, nausea, and in some cases vomiting and abdominal pain. Longstanding diabetes especially type 1 diabetes is the main reason for gastroparesis. Diabetic gastroparesis does not happen at least within the first 5 years of diabetes […]

7 proven tips to control your diabetes and stay in control

FUNDAMENTAL TIPS TO CONTROL DIABETES In this article, we will be talking about fundamental diabetes control tips. I think both type 1 and type 2 requires a holistic approach. We will give tips about diabetic diet, healthy eating, exercise for diabetes, monitoring blood sugars, taking diabetes medications, how to deal with problems around diabetes and […]

How often to check blood sugar a day? Find out now.

How often should a diabetic check blood sugars? Diabetic patients who are not using insulin should check blood sugar once or twice a day. Patients who take 3 or more injections of insulin should check blood sugars at least 4 times a day. We are going to talk about when and how often to check […]

Signs and Symptoms of Diabetes! Endocrinologist explains!

  Symptoms and Signs of Diabetes Signs and symptoms of diabetes can include but not limited to: Excessive thirst and urination Weight loss Hunger and fatigue Blurry vision Numbness or tingling on the feet Dry mouth and itchy skin Slow healing cuts or wounds Frequent infections Erectile dysfunction Chest pain     Many patients come […]

Telemedicine/Telehealth for Diabetics-Employers and Insurers

  Why Telemedicine/Telehealth for Diabetes? During this coronavirus epidemic, everybody is now looking into telemedicine/telehealth. Most people have some understanding of telemedicine. Yet a lot of people do not know how to do it. At SugarMDs we look at telemedicine differently. For us, telemedicine is not just seeing the diabetic patient on the video. The […]

Insulin resistance, Prediabetes and Metabolic syndrome

How does insulin resistance lead to prediabetes, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome We define Insulin resistance as a less than normal response to normal insulin concentrations. Prediabetes is the condition between insulin resistance and diabetes. Metabolic syndrome is a combination of metabolic derangements such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Insulin resistance eventually leads to […]

Trulicity side effects and more..

What are the side effects of Trulicity? Experiencing Trulicity side effects are common. However, they are not always severe. Trulicity is a medication approved for type 2 diabetes. Most patients can tolerate this medication. Yet, unfortunately, patients are not informed well enough about the possible severe side effects of drugs, including the Trulicity side effects. […]

The 3 Things Every Diabetic Needs To Know

1. Diabetes is a progressive disease. To understand what diabetes is about, we need to understand how diabetes happens.  Diabetes is a multifactorial disease.  Today, we are going to talk about type 2 diabetes only. Type 2 diabetes is not just insulin resistance or insulin deficiency as some might think. Diabetes type 2, starts with […]

Hypoglycemia/low blood sugar

In this article, we will talk about hypoglycemia/low blood sugar. Low blood sugar, in other words, hypoglycemia happens when blood sugars go below a certain level. Everybody feels hypoglycemia/low blood sugar at different blood sugar levels depending on their baseline blood sugar level. We will talk about that later in this article. Medically, hypoglycemia/low blood […]

What is A1c?

What is A1c? A1c is purely a reflection of average blood sugars.  It comes in percentages.  For example, 7% A1c corresponds to an average blood sugar of 150.  6% A1c corresponds to 120 average blood sugars.  8% corresponds to 180 average blood sugars.  As you may have noticed, every 1% change in A1c reflects a […]

Diabetic neuropathy

DIABETIC NEUROPATHY OVERVIEW Diabetic neuropathy is a type of nerve damage because of diabetes.As a diabetes specialist, I hear about neuropathy commonly from my type 1 and type 2 diabetes patients. Diabetic neuropathy is so common that up to 26% of patients already have diabetic neuropathy at the time of a diabetes diagnosis. A generalized type of […]

Is there a cure for diabetes?

Is diabetes curable? Is there a cure for diabetes? I get this question all the time in my diabetes practice. Most of the time, the first reaction for somebody who was diagnosed with diabetes is to look up if there is an existing cure for the diabetes. What is a cure? So, let us talk […]

Physical Signs of Diabetes

Signs, Symptoms and Complications of Diabetes Diabetes is a growing health epidemic. Most of the time people are diagnosed incidentally, by chance during a regular blood work or occasionally with typical symptoms of diabetes. One of the diagnostic criteria of diabetes is a random blood sugar above 200 mg/dL with the symptoms. So, what are […]

Ketogenic Diet for Diabetes – Is Keto Good for Diabetics?

How Does Ketosis and Keto Diet Work?  Ketosis and keto diets are interesting topics in the media when it comes to dieting and losing weight. Understanding how Ketosis or Keto diet works will help to consider this analogy that will show you how your body loses weight and burns more fat.    Take, for instance, […]

Exercise and Diabetes

Why bother with finger stick Glucose Testing?

Inadequate insulin or oral medication dose- this happens when patients eat more than the insulin they take can handle or not correctly counting carbs. Other medications- consult with your doctor regarding this. Stress (dehydration, etc.) More carbohydrate than normally consumed at that time   Factors Which May Lower Blood Glucose Physical activity Too much insulin […]

Understanding Diabetic neuropathy-Nerve Damage Caused by Diabetes

Among the many health problems that patients with diabetes face, nerve damage known as neuropathy can be a huge issue.

Diabetes and Depression Got you feeling down?

Living with a crippling condition like diabetes can take an acute physical toll on the person’s body and cause depression. In recent years, there has been a drastic rise in diabetic patients with depression. Over 12% of the American population currently lives with this disease. Around 30% of diabetic patients are somewhat struggling with depression. […]

What is the best diabetic diet?

The Mediterranean diet is the best diabetic diet! Yes, it was proven in studies to improve glycemic control. The Mediterranean diet was compared with other diets such as low fat, nonrestricted calorie, low carbohydrate, high carbohydrate, usual diet. In one of those studies patients who were on the Mediterranean diet were much less likely to […]