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Does your child ever have intense tantrums in response to being told “No?” Do they have meltdowns when moving from playtime to bedtime? Do they show intense frustration when they lose a game? Do they try to hit, kick, or throw objects when things don’t go their way? If you’re a parent, you most likely…
GLP-1 as a treatment for weight loss seems to have become all the rage these days. It is prescribed to patients with diabetes. However, it also has a positive effect on obesity. GLP-1, generally short for GLP1-RA, which is a class or type of diabetes medication, stands for Glucagon- Like Peptide 1 Receptor Agonist. The…
Did you know your liver is the largest internal organ in your body? It’s responsible for many functions, including: filters and removes harmful substances from the blood (toxins, drugs, alcohol) regulates blood sugar levels and stores excess glucose as glycogen until needed produces bile, a fluid which helps break down the fat in foods…
Advances in technology have made it easier for people living with diabetes to manage their condition. There is a wealth of online support to better self-manage diabetes -education and instruction on the many facets of diabetes management, and also support in the form of motivation, monitoring, habit-tracking, connection to others living with diabetes, and easier…
Handwriting seems to have declined over the years, replaced largely by typing on keyboards and cell phones. Students now tote smart devices to school, starting at the elementary level and continuing through college or post-graduate education. It is interesting to look into whether this change in behavior affects learning or memory. Researchers found that the…
Narcan (naloxone) is a life-saving medication used to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. Individuals are encouraged to prepare themselves with this easy training to respond quickly and effectively in an overdose situation. Narcan saves lives. Statistics reveal that opioid overdoses are one of the leading causes of death in the US for adults…
With divorce rates at an all-time high, many families who go through divorce or separation find that they need to learn how to co-parent their children. Co-parenting means that both parents are involved in sharing responsibility for raising their children. If the parents are not romantically involved, it is suggested that parenting needs to take…
Whether it’s a second child arriving just a year after your first, a third child following after a long gap, or a baby entering a blended family, bringing any new child into your home is a huge change. While there is usually excitement surrounding the birth of a new baby, it also often brings a…
Junk food, sweets, desserts, simple carbohydrates…. whatever you call them, people with diabetes (and without diabetes) need to avoid or limit intake. This is because they have no nutritional value, meaning that they do not provide many vitamins, minerals, fiber, or protein- nutrients that are vital to health. What they do provide is hydrogenated (unhealthy)…
There has been a trend in recent years for very young children to use skin care and anti-aging products.This is likely because they are seeing these products on social media. Many parents consider these products to be safe and perhaps a better option than allowing their children to wear makeup; however, many of these products…