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 […]
What is Rybelsus (semaglutide)? Benefits, Risks, And Side effects? Rybelsus is an oral semaglutide. The same molecule is used in Ozempic. Patients take Rybelsus( semaglutide) orally daily. It is a GLP-1 hormone analog. GLP-1 is a gastrointestinal hormone we make after eating to make insulin. Rybelsus( oral semaglutide) needs to be taken empty stomach. After […]
In my diabetes care center, I get a question from my patients frequently which is “why do I need insulin”. Do I need insulin at all? Good questions to ask. If your doctor can not answer this question, read this article. Still has questions? Call us at 1 800-644-3963 for a free consultation. A lot of […]
Sexual Health and Diabetes As people age, sexual problems such as erectile dysfunction (ED) become more common. In a person with diabetes, these problems can be worse. Having or enjoying sex may be difficult for you or your partner. Today we will talk about erectile dysfunction(ED) and diabetes. High blood glucose can cause blood vessels […]
Continuous Glucose Monitoring Systems and How to Pick the Right One
Prefer to Watch a Video? What is and How to Deal with Gestational Diabetes High blood sugars times start happening at or after 24-week of pregnancy is called gestational diabetes. So, what is gestational diabetes? Gestation means pregnancy. As a result, gestational diabetes means diabetes during pregnancy. The reason we give a special name is […]
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. […]
Telemedicine for diabetes entails virtual doctor visits, remote glucose monitoring, and intervention. The doctor can prescribe diabetic medication and follow up with the patient very closely. Telemedicine for diabetes creates an alternative way of management instead of seeing traditional diabetic doctors. Diabetes currently affects nearly 425 million people in the world, with Type-2 cases being […]
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 […]
