Healthy Eating Out with Diabetes! By: Jessica Hrdlicka MS, RD, LD/N, CDCES Dining out with friends and family is a fun occasion, but if you live with diabetes you may be worried how that will impact your blood sugars. Here are some tips to dining out while having great blood sugars! Focus on hydration first. Studies have shown consuming 8-16oz. prior to eating can aid in weight loss, satiety and ..read more

Travel Smart with Diabetes! By: Jessica Hrdlicka MS, RD, LD/N, CDCES Summer traveling is a super fun time of year and a great way to get away from the Florida heat! But along with fun travels can come challenges such as keeping insulin cool, packing medications, time changes and dining out! Here is some tips to have great blood sugars when traveling: 1. Bring extra medications! During hurricane ..read more

How to Stay on Track When Traveling this Summer! By: Jessica Hrdlicka MS, RD, LD/N, CDCES Summer traveling is a super fun time of year and a great way to get away from the Florida heat! But along with fun travels can come challenges to keep your blood sugars on track between dining out, BBQs, late night dining or missing meals due to travel. Here is some tips to have great blood sugars when ..read more

Can you Lower Blood Sugar By Increasing Fiber Intake? By: Jessica Hrdlicka MS, RD, LD/N, CDCES Having adequate fiber in your diet is not only great for your heart by lowering cholesterol, but it can aid in weight loss, prevention of colon cancer and lower blood sugars! Fiber slows down digestion which creates a slower blood sugar rise after eating, increased satiety and better digestion. Having ..read more

As busy doctors, we are seeing patients day in and day out. How does a doctor keep up with changing medical landscape? My most favorite thing to catch up with all advances in field of Endocrinology, is to attend Endocrine Society meetings. There are two major clinical bodies in general endocrinology, namely Endocrine Society and American Association of Clinical Endocrinology (AACE). Along with ..read more

Getting Back to Basics of Diabetes It is estimated that more than 133 million people are living with diabetes or prediabetes. Type 2 diabetes is the most common type of diabetes in adults, more than 90 percent. T2DM is characterized by hyperglycemia, usually due to progressive loss of insulin secretion combined with insulin resistance, resulting in relative insulin deficiency. Many patients are ..read more

Diabetes, a condition characterized by elevated blood sugar levels, affects millions of people worldwide. While genetics and other factors play a role, diet is a key component in managing this condition. In this blog post, we'll explore the intricate relationship between diabetes and diet, offering insights into how food choices impact blood sugar levels and overall health. The Basics of Diabetes ..read more

It is that time of year again. No more driving home in the dark and when you exercise after work you can see the sidewalk. For those of you in the gym, the lights are always on but for the outdoor enthusiast, it is time to get …a rainy-day plan? For those new to living in Florida, we love the winter, spring and fall months because the temperatures are great for outdoor activities. (Humidity aside ..read more

It is estimated that more than 133 million people are living with diabetes or prediabetes. Type 2 diabetes is the most common type of diabetes in adults, more than 90 percent. T2DM is characterized by hyperglycaemia, usually due to progressive loss of insulin secretion combined with insulin resistance, resulting in relative insulin deficiency. Many patients are asymptomatic at presentation, with ..read more

Lack of physical activity is certainly a problem of our modern lifestyle. It is a very big contributory factor to development of insulin resistance and in turn type 2 DM. Of course, all physical activity is good for you. When we talk about exercise, walking, swimming, running, and playing tennis comes very intuitively to patients. Aerobic activity is essential for heart health as well as helpful ..read more