By Martin Greenfield, M.D. The three words that bring fear to most diabetic patients are: “You need insulin”. Unfortunately, this is something that should be accepted as not only necessary, but also as preventative of most of the complications that develop when one has diabetes. Most of us have had to deal with someone in…
By Rachel Pessah-Pollack, MD “Doctor, I’m gaining weight. Is my thyroid not working?” One of the most common reasons why a patient will see an endocrinologist (physicians who specialize in hormone problems) is a concern that their weight gain may be due to a problem with their thyroid gland. While most of the time weight…
DIABETIC NEUROPATHY AND THE FOOT By Douglas Livingston, DPM, FACFAS Diabetes is a diagnosis that is being made all too often and with it comes the need for vigilant foot care. The foot and the eye are two organs that are adversely affected by diabetes and its increased sugar levels. The effects on the foot are due…
Rachel Pessah-Pollack, M.D.Each year, diabetes is becoming more common in the United States, with over 1.5 million new cases diagnosed annually. As a result, more women are faced with the challenge of dealing with diabetes during pregnancy. Here are some things you need to know if you have diabetes and are planning to become pregnant…
ABC’s of Diabetes By Rachel Pessah-Pollack, MD Presented by Amertex Do you know your ABCs? Knowing the ABCs of your diabetes can lower your risk of developing heart disease and stroke. Your ABCs are an easy way to remember the important issues related to your diabetes and help focus your visit with your physician. A is…
What to Expect When Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease This Article is Brought to you by The Visiting Nurse Service of New York Signs and Symptoms If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, you may have experienced problems with your memory, thinking, and concentration. Early on, the…
Rose Marie Mathew, M.D. Adapting to the aging process may often pose a challenge, especially when changes include memory loss or dementia. Dementia is a collection of symptoms that may include memory loss, personality change and impaired intellectual functioning, language or judgment. Dementia has many causes some of which may be treatable or reversible. The…
Dealing with Dementia: The Frustration of Forgetfulness This Article is Presented by The Visiting Nurse Service of New York Caregiving presents countless challenges, and when your loved one suffers from dementia or another illness that causes memory loss, these challenges often increase as your loved one loses capacity to function. Managing the frustration that can build…
Steven M. Goldberg M.D., FACC FACP Since the late 1980’s, a revolution has begun in our understanding and treatment of cardiovascular disease, especially in regards to lipid treatment. In 1985, the Nobel Prize in Medicine was given to Dr. Brown and Dr. Goldstein, who helped discover the enzymes that lead to the development of the…
llison Marshall, MS RD CDN CDE The numbers are in: you have high cholesterol. While your first reaction may be visions of a fat-free diet and giving up your eggs for breakfast, think again! Newer research suggests that heart-healthy fats and even eggs can be included in a nutritious and delicious, cholesterol-lowering meal plan. Follow these guidelines below to…