GLP-1 medications can be a powerful tool for weight loss, but pairing them with smart meal planning can make your weight loss journey even more successful. Here are some tips to keep your body fueled, support the medication’s effects, and ensure you’re getting the nutrients you need for a balanced diet. Prioritize your protein and… Continue reading Meal Planning for Weight Loss
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Why Your Weight Loss Journey Needs More Than Just a Diet Plan
Weight loss is a challenging journey! It takes more than just a list of foods to avoid or a daily exercise routine. You also need the right kind of support to keep you on track. A supportive network can give you emotional relief, practical help, and motivation to push through when you are feeling stuck.… Continue reading Why Your Weight Loss Journey Needs More Than Just a Diet Plan
Wearable Technology To Help Manage Type 1 Diabetes
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA Living with Type 1 diabetes can be a daily challenge, requiring constant monitoring and management of blood glucose levels. Fortunately, wearable technology advancements are transforming how people manage this condition, making it easier and more efficient to keep blood sugar levels in check. In this blog… Continue reading Wearable Technology To Help Manage Type 1 Diabetes
Understanding the Differences: Type 1 and Myotonic Dystrophy
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune condition in which the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas, resulting in elevated blood sugar levels. In contrast, myotonic dystrophy (DM) is a genetic disorder marked by progressive muscle weakness and myotonia, which… Continue reading Understanding the Differences: Type 1 and Myotonic Dystrophy
Does Cordgard Raise Blood Sugar in People with Type 1 Diabetes?
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA Maintaining stable blood sugar levels is crucial for individuals with type 1 diabetes. One medication often discussed is Cordgard, a non-selective beta-blocker used to treat high blood pressure. Cordgard is a beta-blocker and works by lowering heart rate and blood pressure, but the FDA does not… Continue reading Does Cordgard Raise Blood Sugar in People with Type 1 Diabetes?
Bone Health and Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA Living with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) means a lifetime of balancing your hormones. As a child, this condition can have a significant effect on different parts of the body, including the bones. If you or someone you know has CAH, it is important to understand how… Continue reading Bone Health and Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)
What Foods Raise My Blood Sugar Quickly?
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA Maintaining stable blood sugar levels is crucial for overall health, especially for individuals with diabetes or insulin sensitivity. Certain foods can cause rapid spikes in blood sugar, leading to energy crashes and increased cravings. In this blog, we’ll explore some common foods that raise blood sugar… Continue reading What Foods Raise My Blood Sugar Quickly?
Hirsutism and CAH
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA How familiar are you with the condition hirsutism? Hirsutism is excessive hair growth in areas where hair is usually minimal or absent in women. These can be places like the face, chest, back, and abdomen. This type of hair growth follows a “male” pattern and is… Continue reading Hirsutism and CAH
CAH Diet for Supporting Adrenal Function
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA Because of how congenital adrenal hyperplasia affects the body and adrenal glands, people with the condition often find themselves tired or feeling burned out. Among the different ways to address this issue is through your diet, and it is fundamentally important. People with CAH already have… Continue reading CAH Diet for Supporting Adrenal Function
17-Hydroxylase Deficiency Syndrome
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA When it comes to genetic disorders, you can run across a number of complicated terms. Understanding how these conditions affect the body is important, but you can’t do that without first understanding the forces at play behind the disease. For those living with congenital adrenal hyperplasia… Continue reading 17-Hydroxylase Deficiency Syndrome