Diabetes
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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
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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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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?
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
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Ask Leyla: I’m diabetic; what’s the best way to shed stubborn weight?
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: I am a 46-year-old male, weighing 260 pounds at 5’9” tall. I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes several years ago. My most recent Hemoglobin A1c (HgbA1c) was 8, and I currently take Metformin, Lantus, and Altace. I am…read more
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Diabetes Care in the US is an epic fail—here’s why!
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
It’s National Diabetes Awareness Month.The National Institute for Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease informs us that 34.2 million Americans suffer from diabetes. Disconcertingly, a high percentage—21.4%—are not yet aware of it. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. An…read more
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Ask Leyla: Glycemic index vs. glycemic load
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: What is the difference between the glycemic index and glycemic load? Is it true that if one eats a high glycemic food along with foods higher in protein, fat and fiber they will slow down the absorption of the carbohydrates…read more
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Ask Leyla: How concerned should I be about Advanced Glycation End Products (AGEs)
By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN
Q: Recently I have been reading about the amount of AGEs in various foods. Meats are among the highest, especially when roasted, grilled or otherwise cooked at high temperatures. How concerned should a person be about the amount of AGEs in…read more
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“Poor protoplasm” and coronavirus: How the state of our overall health affects our ability to weather COVID-19
By Dr. Ronald Hoffman
During my medical training in the 80s, we treated a lot of very sick patients. When things went south, as they inevitably did, we fatalistically blamed patients’ declines on their “poor protoplasm.” What is poor protoplasm? As with the oft-quoted…read more
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