Do you need to go on keto diet to control diabetes? First, what is the keto diet? The ketogenic or “keto” diet is a diet that is high in fat and low in carbs which can be beneficial for diabetics since it can potentially change the way your body stores and uses energy. The diet was originally […]

Why and How to Exercise For Diabetes When you have diabetes, exercise is one of the most important considerations to prevent the progression of diabetes.  Exercise also reduces the number of medication burden. Your doctor tells you that you need to be more active, right? What does he or she really mean? How does exercise […]

How often and why should I check my blood sugar for diabetes management? We know and understand your struggles, your confusion and your misunderstandings about how to, why and how often to check blood glucose which is an essential component of proper diabetes management. Here are some facts you may want to know to understand […]

Among the many health problems that patients with diabetes face, nerve damage can be a huge issue. Also known as diabetic neuropathy, nerve damage can occur when a person has high blood sugar levels for a prolonged period of time. The most common area where nerve damage/ neuropathy related to diabetes occurs is the feet […]

Living with a crippling condition like diabetes can take an acute physical toll on the person’s body and cause depression. In recent years, there has been a drastic rise in diabetic patients with depression. Over 12% of the American population currently lives with this disease. Around 30% of diabetic patients are somewhat struggling with depression. […]

The Mediterranean diet is the best diabetic diet! Yes, it was proven in studies to improve glycemic control. The Mediterranean diet was compared with other diets such as low fat, nonrestricted calorie, low carbohydrate, high carbohydrate, usual diet. In one of those studies patients who were on the Mediterranean diet were much less likely to […]

What really happens when you stop eating sugar now for just one week? Hello everyone, Dr. Ergin here, a metabolism specialist, your go-to endocrinologist on google. Everyone talks about how good you will feel after quitting sugar. I am here to tell you what will really happen when you quit eating sugar for just a […]

What are the tests to determine the type of Diabetes? Some diabetic tests can be done to see what type of diabetes you have. Not everyone needs these tests, but they are sometimes helpful. One test, called the C-peptide test, is done to see if you are making insulin. C-peptide is a small chunk of protein […]