Advances in Insulin Therapy: Use of Concentrated Insulins By: Jaime Steinsapir, M.D. Insulin is indicated for patients with type 1 diabetes, patients with secondary diabetes due to pancreatic insufficiency, and in many patients with type 2 diabetes. A concentrated insulin molecule can be altered to achieve slower absorption...
Get Involved With Your Diabetes Community! By: Director of education – Jessica Cook MS, RD, LD, CDE Are you looking for more support to help you manage your diabetes? There are many resources in your community that can help you feel connected, supported and heard from other...
Spring Into Action! By: Director of education – Jessica Cook MS, RD, LD, CDE Learning you have pre-diabetes, diabetes or heart disease can be overwhelming, scary and depressing. It can also become confusing with TV commercials, magazine ads and friends or family providing you with information about...
Are You Ready to Lose Weight and Get in Control of Your Diabetes? By: Director of Education – Jessica Cook MS, RD, LD, CDE We all struggle making good food choices every day and maintaining a healthy weight, but when you have diabetes this struggle can become...
Let Health Become Your New Year’s Resolution! By: Director of Education - Jessica Cook MS, RD, LD, CDE We are starting a new year which may bring new opportunities, new challenges and new ways to improve your health! Here at Palm Beach Diabetes & Endocrine Specialists we...
Steps to Get You Motivated! By: Director of Education - Jessica Cook MS, RD, LD, CDE The holiday season is among us and for many this can be a problematic time of the year for stress, blood sugars and weight maintenance. This however can be avoided if...
The Holidays don’t have to mean high blood sugars! By: Director of Education - Jessica Cook MS, RD, LD, CDE Having diabetes during the holidays can be tough! With many sweet treats around, stuffing, gravies, mashed potato and delicious breads the high carbohydrate choices seem overwhelming! But,...
Could Small Changes Lead to Lower Blood Sugars? By: Director of Education - Jessica Cook MS, RD, LD, CDE Many people believe being diagnosed with diabetes means big changes ahead! And even though you may need to make changes in order to have better blood sugar control...
Could You Lower Your Diabetes Medications? By: Director of education - Jessica Cook MS, RD, LD, CDE Many of our patients with diabetes take medications to control blood glucose levels. When blood glucose levels remain high despite medication use, dosages may need to be increased in order...
Vacation with Moderation! By: Director of Education - Jessica Cook MS, RD, LD, CDE Summer presents a great time to travel, explore and take a vacation with friends and family. Many people view vacation as a time to relax, get away and enjoy pleasures you may not...
