Treating, Not Just Preventing, Diabetes with Lifestyle Change
by Dr. Shilpa Saxena MD There is one word that strikes fear in the hearts of every diabetic that I have ever diagnosed in my office. One word conjures up images of needles, syringes, blood, pricking yourself day in and day out, chasing high blood sugars and low blood sugars to avoid the dismal future […]
Ken’s Recovery Story
by Dr. Shilpa Saxena MD of Forum Health, Tampa It’s story time again. While I enjoy writing educational blogs, my passion lives with patient recovery stories. In the medical world, we call these case studies, but to me that term sounds sterile. These are real people….parents, siblings, children, unique individuals who all have a story […]
Recipe: Chia Seed Pudding
Reviewed by Health Coach Carli Webb, MS Refined carbs and sugar spike your blood sugar. Over time, this can lead to insulin resistance. That’s when your body ignores signals that allow nutrients into your cells. This condition is linked to diabetes and weight gain. Chia seeds can help reverse this damage. They’re one of […]