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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...