Meal planning and physical activity are always at the forefront of diabetes management. But when diet and exercise alone are not enough to ... Read More
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What Is Pre-Diabetes? With Dr. James R. Gavin
Dr. James R. Gavin discusses living with diabetes and addresses the question: What is pre-diabetes? BDO: What is Pre-Diabetes? Dr. ... Read More
Is Diabetes Reversible? With Dr. James R. Gavin
Dr. James R. Gavin discusses living with diabetes and addresses the question: Is diabetes reversible? So, this question of ... Read More
Glycemic Index: Can it Help You Control Diabetes
When it comes to diabetes, there is no longer one "right" way to eat. There are many meal planning approaches and eating patterns that can ... Read More
The New Nutrition Facts Label: People with Diabetes Will Love It!
Have you seen the new Nutrition Facts label? Last year the U.S Food and Drug Administration finalized a new Nutrition Facts label that will ... Read More
New Year Resolutions for People with Diabetes: Small Victories Are Worth Celebrating
As the year comes to a close, millions of Americans, are thinking about resolutions for the New Year—eating healthier, getting in shape, and ... Read More
Can You Hear Me Now? The Long-Term Effects Of Loud Noise
Turning up the volume when your song comes on the radio is a natural instinct. It's like having your very own concert in your living room ... Read More
Q&A: What's The Link Between Diabetes and Your Heart?
Q: What is the connection between diabetes and heart and blood vessel diseases? A: The connection is huge. It is said that diabetes is a ... Read More
Q&A: Diet & Diabetes.
Q: How does a healthy eating plan for someone with type 2 diabetes differ from what everyone else should be eating? A: It doesn't. The ... Read More
Q&A: Exercise and Prediabetes
Q: What impact does physical activity have on type 2 and prediabetes? How much and what types of exercise are recommended? Answer: ... Read More
Q&A: Alcohol and Diabetes
Enjoying life is important, no matter what age you are or condition you have. One of our users asked a question that many others are ... Read More
Odetta Okafor, MD
Dr. Odetta Okafor is an expert in the treatment of diabetes. Dr. Okafor completed her undergraduate degree at Stanford University and ... Read More