Diabetes Specialty Center: 2015

Senin, 21 Desember 2015

Recipe: Vanilla Yogurt with Pear Compote

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Today I have a fun recipe idea for you from Margie Sobil - she tried this with her support group at the Greenfield office, and it was a big hit. She suggests trying this as a dessert to serve to guests - they might appreciate its lightness, and...

Senin, 23 November 2015

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November is American Diabetes Month... And the start of the holiday season for many of us!According to the American Diabetes Association: Nearly 30 million children and adults in the United States have diabetes.Another 86 million Americans have pre-diabetes...

Senin, 26 Oktober 2015

New FREE Support Group! (Plus Halloween Carb Counting)

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The Diabetes Team at Valley Medical Group is excited to announce a new FREE Diabetes Support Group in our Northampton (Florence) office. The group will meet on the 2nd Wednesday of every month starting November 11th, from 5:30 -7 pm. The group...

Senin, 05 Oktober 2015

Good News for Fidgeters

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By now, I'm guessing you've heard about the health effects of sitting. Those of us logging hours in front of computers, TV's, and sitting in cars on long commutes have an increased risk of:heart diseasediabetescanceranxietydeath (!)Sitting has been said...

Senin, 14 September 2015

VMG is now on Social Media!

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Did you know VMG is now on social media?You can now find (and "like"!) Valley Medical Group at:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/valleymedgroupTwitter- https://twitter.com/valleymedgroupThanks,From the VMG Diabetes T...

Senin, 24 Agustus 2015

Back to School with Diabetes

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Are you caring for a child with diabetes?Here are some things to think about while getting ready for the first day of school:1. Communicate clearly with teachers.Joslin posted their advice last week, advising that you discuss symptoms of hyper- and hypo-glycemia,...

Senin, 27 Juli 2015

Two News Items

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Good Morning! Two news items were brought to my attention by VMG Diabetes team members recently that I thought I should share with you. It's kind of a good news/bad news situation. Let's do the bad news first: the FDA has issued a drug warning...

Senin, 13 Juli 2015

Looking for Weight Loss Inspiration?

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For those of you who may be trying to lose weight, I want to share some of my favorite online resources for inspiration, information, and support.If you are a smartphone user, you probably already know there are many apps available to help you on your...

Senin, 29 Juni 2015

Update on Artificial Sweeteners - Plus Summer Beverage Ideas!

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Lately, the question I hear most often is "what is the best artificial sweetener? And is it true that regular sugar is actually healthier for me?If you have diabetes, you know that one of the first thing your healthcare providers will suggest is to reduce...

Jumat, 12 Juni 2015

Safe Fasting with Diabetes

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Whether it is for religious purposes or fad diets, people with diabetes often have questions about fasting. With Ramadan starting next week, let's review some strategies for safely fasting with diabetes.A recent article in Diabetes Forecast outlines...

Senin, 11 Mei 2015

Carb Counting the Cookout

Nutrition

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Summer cookout season is starting, so I thought I would offer a few tips to help you count your carbs and keep your blood sugars on track all summer long, without missing any of the fun.1. Remember Key Carb ExchangesA few key 15 gram carb servings can...

Senin, 27 April 2015

VMG's Diabetes Services

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Happy spring (finally!)!Are you taking advantage of these VMG services to help you manage your diabetes? Confused about what these mean? We offer: Endocrinology:To help you manage your diabetes, analyze your blood sugar levels and develop a regimen...

Senin, 06 April 2015

National Nutrition Month: Wrap-Up

National Nutrition Month

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Thanks to all who participated in our National Nutrition Month activities! We had four prize winners in all four centers, and 4 UMass students who volunteered their time to staff our tables and offer healthy creative food samples and recipes. It was...

Senin, 16 Maret 2015

Recipe: Cauliflower Rice!

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This week's recipe comes from Margie Sobil - she made this last week with her Diabetes Support Group and they enjoyed it both ways!Cauliflower RiceThis makes a wonderful side dish on its own, or could be used any way you'd use rice. For example, I have...

Senin, 09 Maret 2015

National Nutrition Month Update: Week 1

National Nutrition Month

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If you forgot to fill out our National Nutrition Month quiz this week, don't forget you have 3 more weeks to enter the drawing for a prize!! The display is in or near the waiting room of all 4 VMG centers this whole month.Our theme this year is Health...

Rabu, 04 Maret 2015

March is National Nutrition Month!

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In keeping with our various wellness initiatives throughout the year at VMG, we hope you�ll join us by participating in our National Nutrition Month event. This year the National Nutrition Month theme is: �Bite Into a Healthy Lifestyle.�At...

Senin, 23 Februari 2015

Warning about Supplements

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A new study on supplements has revealed that 4 out of 5 supplements sold at stores like Walmart, Target, or GNC contained none of the herb listed on the label. Can you believe that? NONE. We already knew that supplements are not as carefully regulated...

Kamis, 19 Februari 2015

Update from the Diabetes Support Group

Recipe

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Hi all! Today Margie Sobil, our nutritionist in Greenfield, has an update about the Diabetes Support Group. Also below - a quick easy alternative to sugary grocery store fruit-flavored yogurts!The diabetes support group is in its 3rd year now! We continue...

Selasa, 03 Februari 2015

Guest Post: Are You Ready For an Emergency?

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After yesterday's storm, Dr. Stuart Chipkin has a few reminders for you all about being prepared for an emergency. Thanks Dr. Chipkin!Whenever the snow starts falling or the electricity fails, I can count on several phone calls from patients who �all...

Senin, 12 Januari 2015

Guest Post: A Reluctant Diabetic

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Hi everybody! Today I am thrilled to share a story from a VMG patient. Anne Marie Meltzer has been an amazing volunteer for our diabetes program, including helping with diabetes support groups at our GHC office. Thanks, Anne Marie!!Annual Physical February...