The term “Metabolic Health” is popularly used these days referring to the absence of any feature of metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is defined as 3 of 5 of the following criteria: blood pressure greater than 120/80; fasting glucose greater than 100 mg/dl and/or HbA1C greater than 5.7%; triglycerides over 150 mg/dl; HDL less than 50 […]
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Every year in November, communities across the country team up to raise awareness about diabetes, a disorder which has become a national health crisis. Diabetes affects 37 million Americans, and many are undiagnosed. Most patients affected have Type 2 Diabetes, a disorder associated with insulin resistance and beta cell dysfunction leading to a deficiency of […]
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The term “Metabolic Health” is popularly used these days referring to the absence of any feature of metabolic syndrome. Features of disordered metabolic health are apparent in those who have normal body weight, although more common in those who are obese. Metabolic syndrome is defined as 3 of 5 of the following criteria: blood pressure […]
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I Know What it’s Like If you are reading this, I hope we can meet someday. I want you to know that I know what it’s like. I know what it’s like to have a blood sugar so high that your tongue sticks to the roof of your mouth, you feel like you have swallowed […]
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