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Cold Chain Storage to protect the integrity of temperature sensitive pharmaceuticals
With the heralded arrival of COVID vaccines, we have heard the term “Cold Chain Storage” a lot. This is a process whereby temperature sensitive medications are shipped to preserve the integrity/potency of the product. Vaccines, in general, are temperature sensitive and need to always be shipped... -
Three basic types of foods we consume-and how they can impact blood sugars
Carbohydrates: Carbohydrates have the greatest impact on blood sugars, as they are turned into sugar in the body relatively quickly. Carbohydrates generally comprise about 40 percent of a given meal; although some people prefer to limit these to help with blood sugar regulation. A work... -
Your Beverages
There is much written about healthy food choices for patients with diabetes; but it is also equally important to focus on the beverage choices as well. The best and healthiest beverage choice for hydration purposes is, of course, water. After all, our body is composed of... -
Diabetes and Covid
With all that is happening with protocols on dealing with COVID-19, it is important to understand why diabetes is a significant risk factor and what can be done to help mitigate that risk if you have diabetes1 - Test blood sugars often, potentially even more frequently... -
Eat your Fruit!!
We know that fruit is part of a healthy diet, and as a result of several published studies, the proof is not just in the pudding, but also in the fruits and vegetables. One such study called the EPIC Heart study, followed over 300,000 participants for...