June 9, 2020
WHY IS DIABETES SUCH A BIG DEAL? Type 2 Diabetes, earlier known as non-insulin dependent diabetes, has been on the rise for years. Patients often ask me, “why is having a little high blood sugar such a problem? I feel totally fine!”. Type 2 Diabetes...
July 30, 2019
Being overweight or obese is not a personal choice. Obesity is a disease caused by a complex interplay among genetics, the environment, altered metabolic physiology, and many other factors. Excess weight is not solely the result of eating too much an...
July 1, 2019
Why do so many women gain weight around perimenopause and menopause? Aren’t the hot flashes, insomnia, and irritability enough? Many women struggle with the symptoms of menopause and the associated weight gain, and although hormone replacement can h...
October 22, 2018
Ever heard of the Atkins or South Beach diet? “You’ll shed pounds.” “You’ll burn stubborn belly fat.” Too bad taglines can’t meet any universal promises. And that’s because there’s no one-size-fits-all solution to the numbers on a scale. It’s no wond...