Diabetes

  • cartoon of fish wearing gas mask under murky water with toxic waste barrells and fish bones littering the sand below

    Winter potpourri: Choline, live fast/die young, processed meats, and toxic fish

    By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

    Choline: Little-known nutritional fact—according to a recent article in Science Daily, it’s estimated that more than 90% of Americans are not meeting the recommended daily intake of choline. We know that choline is a dietary precursor to acetylcholine, an essential neurotransmitter. In fact, certain dementia…read more

    Categories: Diabetes

  • Confused angry woman looking at smartphone screen, sitting on couch at home, dissatisfied shocked young female having problem with discharged or broken device, reading spam message or bad news

    The 14 worst health news stories of 2022 (part one)

    By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

    In keeping with an Intelligent Medicine tradition, as the year draws to a close, I offer you a compendium of the worst health news stories of 2022. It’s kind of like the late Mr. Blackwell’s list of the year’s Worst-Dressed Women. These stories…read more

    Categories: Diabetes

  • Can vitamin C raise blood sugar?

    Ask Leyla: Can vitamin C raise blood sugar?

    By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN

    Q: I am a type 2 diabetic who takes 4,000 mg of vitamin C each day. I recently heard that vitamin C can raise your blood sugar. Is this true? A: Vitamin C is an important antioxidant for maintaining optimal…read more

    Categories: Diabetes

  • Ask Leyla: What is “lean diabetes”?

    Ask Leyla: What is “lean diabetes”?

    By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN

    Q: I’m 75 years old and was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. I’m skinny and have never been overweight. I was told I have “lean diabetes”. What does this mean? A: There are a number of factors contributing to your…read more

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  • A plea for nutrition in medicine

    A plea for nutrition in medicine

    By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

    March is National Nutrition Month. I’ll use this occasion to issue a clarion call for making nutrition a linchpin of medical therapy across ALL specialties. Here’s a rundown of how it could advance the health of diverse patients: Gastroenterology: Rates of IBS, GERD,…read more

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  • Leyla Weighs In: Hemoglobin A1c vs. Glycomark: A tale of two tests

    Leyla Weighs In: Hemoglobin A1c vs. Glycomark: A tale of two tests

    By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN

    You’ve heard me touting the benefits of the gold standard glucose tolerance test (GTT). Another test we’ve relied on to determine blood sugar values is the Hemoglobin A1c (HgbA1c). The HgbA1c is a marker of average blood glucose over a…read more

    Categories: Diabetes

  • Blood sugar test

    Ask Leyla: What are my optimal blood sugar levels?

    By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN

    Q: What should my blood sugar reading be? A:  I am going to assume you mean fasting blood sugar because this is what most doctors check first to determine any abnormalities. Generally, the normal range for fasting blood sugar, depending…read more

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  • A Healthier Nation

    Ask Leyla: A Healthier Nation

    By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN

    Q: If there was just one change you could make to the typical American diet to make us a healthier nation, what would it be? A: What a great question!  With the twin epidemics of obesity and diabetes – Diabesity, it’s…read more

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  • Ask Leyla: How can I lower my HgbA1c?

    Ask Leyla: How can I lower my HgbA1c?

    By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN

    Q: Six months ago, my HgbA1c was 5.9 which was very concerning but now my most recent bloodwork indicates it’s up to 6.5.  I’m on a low carb diet, and the only remaining sugars in my diet result from three…read more

    Categories: Diabetes

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