Providing researched based educational resources to meet the needs of Long Islanders
Did you struggle with Gestational Diabetes during your pregnancy, or were you recently diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes? Here is evidence-based information on Gestation Diabetes to help you learn to control your blood sugar levels during your pregnancy and decrease your risk for developing Type 2 Diabetes in the future. Why Does Gestational Diabetes Happen? Gestational…
When it comes to managing diabetes, carbohydrates are the center of the diet because they raise your blood sugar. However, it is important to understand the role of the other macronutrients, fat and protein. We will focus on fat here since protein will be discussed in another blog. Dietary fats are often thought of in…
Did you recently receive bad news about your blood work? Do you have high blood pressure or struggle with obesity? You may be at risk for Metabolic Syndrome which is associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and stroke, leading to other health problems as well, such as plaque buildup in…
It is well-known that being overweight, inactive, having poor dietary habits, and family history are risk factors for developing diabetes. What you may not know is there is another suspect emerging as a major contributor to that risk – Inflammation. Inflammation is part of the body’s immune response. It is how the body reacts to…
Do you need more color in your diet? Plant based diets are filled with colorful vegetables, fruits, vibrant herbs and spices, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. A plant-based diet is recommended to improve a variety of health conditions, such as the prevention and treatment of diabetes. The benefits of plant-based diets in diabetes management…
Heart disease is the #1 cause of death for both men and women in the United States. If you have diabetes, your risk of developing heart disease, heart attack, or stroke is double that of someone who does not have diabetes. Diabetes/high blood sugar can damage the blood vessels and nerves of the heart, and…
Have you experienced stiffness and pain in the shoulder joint, causing discomfort? This could be a sign of adhesive capsulitis, also known as “frozen shoulder”. Keeping your shoulder still for long periods of time increases the risk of developing frozen shoulder. Overtime, this becomes painful, and you may need to seek medical assistance. Treatments may…
For the English translation of this blog: https://blogs.cornell.edu/communityeducation/2022/11/04/5-things-you-can-do-right-now-if-you-have-diabetes/ Tener una enfermedad crónica, como es la diabetes, puede ser preocupante. La buena noticia es que aún padeciendo de diabetes se puede vivir una vida larga y saludable. Estos son algunos pasos que puede dar sin esperar para mejorar la salud si tiene diabetes. Deje de saltarse…
Just because you have diabetes does not mean you cannot dine out with your friends and family. Creating a plan before going to the restaurant will help you stay on track without any guilt. The goal in going out to eat is to have a plan ahead of time on how to make your meals…
As a dietitian, I see firsthand the impact that small changes have on people’s health. I work primarily with people with diabetes, but many of them have other conditions as well, such as high blood pressure, cholesterol, hypothyroidism, PCOS, or obesity. Each condition has different diet recommendations, but one thing is constant for all of…