A central part of staying healthy is also one of the best therapies for diabetes. What is it, you may ask? Physical Activity! The benefits of exercise are many — from weight loss to improving stress and anxiousness, to lowering blood glucose.
Diabetes is a serious condition that is becoming more common every day. This disease affects more than 37.3 million people in the U.S., which is about 11.3% of the population.
Jonathan Balagna, MD, FACC, Deaconess Heart Group If you’re concerned about your risk for heart disease, a heart scan may be helpful for you. Deaconess is excited to now offer this new screening option to the community for only $49. As a physician, I know that this test has the potential to prevent heart attacks and save lives.
Debbie Pfeiffer, Clinical Dietitian, Deaconess Weight Loss Solutions One of the best parts of summer are the seasonal, delicious fruits. Early summer gives us sweet strawberries; later we get to enjoy plump grapes, vibrant berries, juicy peaches...the list goes on and on!
Prediabetes occurs when blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. A person with prediabetes is not only at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, but also at higher risks for heart disease and stroke. Learn steps for prevention.
Perhaps you’ve heard the term “palliative care” but weren’t sure what it meant. Palliative care is specialized medical care for people with chronic illnesses, focusing on providing patients with relief from the symptoms, pain and stress of a chronic illness regardless of the diagnosis. The overall goal is to improve quality of life for both the patient and the family.
Counting carbohydrates, or carbs, can help people with diabetes manage blood sugar easier. Counting carbs is important for people with diabetes because it can help them stay healthy, feel better, and prevent or delay diabetes complications.
Narothama Reddy, MD, Deaconess Clinic Nephrology Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is very common—affecting about 15 percent of the US adult population. It’s closely related to diabetes and high blood pressure, and can cause serious complications.
Due to economic strain, virtual school, social isolation resulting from COVID-19 precautions, a tense election cycle, and the upcoming holiday season, people in general are struggling to maintain any kind of routine. For those with diabetes, lack of consistency represents a serious challenge to their health.
Terry Gehlhausen, DO, Deaconess Clinic Oakland City Growing attention to the health benefits of physical fitness has millions of Americans thinking about how they can get more exercise. Walking, hiking and biking are a few easy options to get people started on a daily exercise routine.
Summer heat can be a risk to diabetes patients, and this summer the COVID-19 pandemic is an additional concern. Learn ways to be prepared for both!
Deaconess Clinic Downtown Health screenings help doctors and other providers detect conditions at earlier, more treatable stages.
It’s always good practice to plan ahead for emergencies, but that planning becomes even more important when you have specific dietary needs and restrictions.
American Diabetes Association Diabetes Alert Day® is on March 24, 2020. This day focuses on ‘alerting’ everyone about the prevalence of type 2 diabetes, and the importance of understanding your risk. The sooner you know you are at risk, the sooner you can take steps to prevent or manage diabetes. One step that you can take for diabetes prevention is to rethink your drink! This is the first article of a four-part series for Diabetes Alert Day.
Sridhar Bhaskara, MD, Deaconess Comprehensive Pain Centers Shingles is a common, painful rash that will affect up to 1 in 5 people. Identifying and treating shingles quickly can prevent further pain and long-term complications.
Debbie Pfeiffer, MS, RD, Deaconess Weight Loss Solutions If social media and sales figures are correct, many of you bought or received a multi-cooker over the holidays. While the advertising for using these appliances focuses on saving time, I’d like to tell you how they can help with healthier eating and even weight loss.
Carolyn Burns, RD, Deaconess Weight Loss Solutions Football-watching parties are not known for light and healthy food options, as most of these gatherings feature salt, beer and grease as the main food groups. So how do you celebrate the Big Game without completely blowing your diet?
Carolyn Burns, RD, Deaconess Weight Loss Solutions “New Year, New Me” is a phrase commonly heard after the holiday season ends and the New Year is about to begin. It’s generally followed by promises to give up sugar, only drink water, and work out six days per week. Unfortunately, this kind of thinking is not realistic and often leads to people giving up on their goals.
Deborah Pfeiffer, MS, RD, Deaconess Weight Loss Solutions The holiday season is filled with traditions — and amazing food! How are you supposed to choose nutrition over homemade desserts and family favorites? The simple answer is planning. (Recipes are also included.)
Carolyn Burns, RD, Deaconess Weight Loss Solutions Fall in the tri-state means cooler weather, and cooler weather makes me think about soup. Soup is warm and comforting but also convenient and a great way to add vegetables to your diet. (Recipes included.)
Carolyn Burns, RD, Deaconess Weight Loss Solutions Eating a diet filled with fruits, vegetables, beans and whole grains is great for our health, but can sometimes lead to bloating, gas, and other abdominal discomfort. Learn tips on making healthy food choices while still being able to go out in public.
Carolyn Burns, RD, Deaconess Weight Loss Solutions Information about healthy eating seems to be everywhere. We found that the majority of patients have success using the Mediterranean diet.
Pediatrics & Internal Medicine, Deaconess Clinic Morganfield
I don’t know about you, but I don’t have time to be sick with the flu. A week or more of serious body aches, coughing, fever, etc. is not how I want to spend my time. Be prepared by getting your flu vaccine before flu season starts!
Deaconess Weight Loss Solutions Summer means picnics, barbeques, and other outdoor social events. It also means lots of yummy foods, many of which are not so healthy. Here are some tips--and recipes!--to help you enjoy a guilt-free summer without compromising fun or your weight loss goals.
Andrew Benton, MD Family Medicine, Deaconess Clinic Gateway When is heartburn more than just heartburn? The quick answer is when the heartburn happens two or more times per week over several weeks, your taco dinner with hot sauce isn’t to blame and it may be time to talk to your doctor about GERD.
Amanda Bohleber, MD, Medical Director, Deaconess Clinic A doctor—and mom—shares her tips for choosing the right care at the right time at the right place.
Ankita Bahuva, MD, Internal Medicine, Deaconess Clinic Downtown Your doctors’ appointments are an important and valuable time to connect with your doctor, share your perspective and information, and learn from your doctor’s expertise. The best appointments happen when patients are very prepared.
Ankita Bahuva, MD, Internal Medicine, Deaconess Clinic Downtown Chronic fatigue is a condition that causes someone to be extremely tired—to the point that they can’t function in their daily life. It is also often misunderstood.
Tom Fite, Pharmacy Manager at Deaconess Family Pharmacy Recent national disasters have caused many people to give more thought to emergency preparedness. As September is Emergency Preparedness Month, it’s a great time to be thinking about being disaster ready.
Deaconess Clinic According to the Centers for Disease Control, over 29 million Americans have diabetes and of those 29 million, one in four people do not know they have diabetes.
Dr. Leslie Strouse, Internal Medicine Type II diabetes is an increasingly-common condition here in the Tri-State, with as many as 1 in 9 older adults having the disease. I have been managing my own diabetes for more than a decade now. So as both a physician and patient with the condition, I have a unique perspective on what it means to manage diabetes.
Deaconess Clinic Family Medicine What disease can rob you of your vision, freeze up your GI tract, steal your sense of touch, obliterate your kidneys and wreak havoc on your blood vessels causing strokes or heart attacks? DIABETES