Diabetes in the Hospital
A hospital stay can mean changes to your diabetes routine that go beyond being buck naked in a backless gown. Hospital rules and regs usually involve adjustments to meds, food, devices, and meal timin ...
A Dose of Dr. E: Don’t Let Your Doctor Kill You If You’re Having Surgery
Believe it or not, not all surgeons are familiar with the intricacies of diabetes, and they aren’t always aware of certain precautions that should be taken before, during and after a surgical procedur ...
Medications and Surgical Options for Weight Loss
Few people can argue that losing weight is difficult, and keeping the weight off is even harder. For those folks suffering from “diabesity” – both type 2 diabetes and obesity – maintaining a “healthy” ...
Diabetes and Surgery: What You Need to Know
With a little pre-planning and a lot of communication, your chances for a successful surgery soar. Keeping everyone on your medical team informed of your diabetes is key, and here's what you can do to ...