Originally posted on December 31, 2021 As an endocrinologist, I understand how challenging it can be to manage diabetes, especially during cold and flu seasons. When you’re sick, your body releases stress hormones that can raise your blood sugar and make managing your diabetes harder. Whether you’re dealing with a cold, the flu or other illness, […]
Type 2 diabetes can affect anyone of any age, sex, race and weight, but it’s more common among those who are overweight or obese. Bariatric surgery can offer a solution for lowering blood sugar and even reversing Type 2 diabetes. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that more than 38 million people in […]
If you have diabetes, you’re probably familiar with the A1C test, which measures your blood sugar. What you may not know, though, is how to lower that seemingly stubborn number. Diabetes occurs when you have a high amount of sugar in your blood. This happens to everyone on occasion, but in those who don’t have […]