Lindsey Verano, MPH, RD, LDN, CDCES

February is American Heart Month, dedicated to raising awareness about heart health. It serves as a reminder that protecting your heart is a lifelong commitment. It involves both dietary and...

Hypoglycemia is the medical term for low blood sugar. Hypoglycemia is considered a blood sugar less than 70mg/dL or below. It's important to have a plan in place so you...

Whether a friend or family member is offering advice on what you should eat or you found some information online, there is a lot of conflicting information regarding understanding some...

Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) are devices worn on the body to monitor blood sugar levels consistently. CGMs have become increasingly popular over the years and are helpful in monitoring and...

February was American Heart Month, which was dedicated to the importance of caring for your heart health and lowering the risk of heart disease. Unfortunately, people with diabetes are more...

Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) have become increasingly popular. They are replacing traditional blood glucose monitoring systems for many people with type 2 diabetes. Continuous glucose monitors are small devices worn...

Managing a chronic condition such as diabetes is challenging, let alone navigating it through an ongoing pandemic. Even if your blood sugars have been well controlled, having diabetes can increase...

Metformin is one of the most commonly prescribed medications worldwide to manage blood sugars. Some people even consider it a "wonder drug." Metformin has been well studied as an effective...

As Peppermint Patty once said to Charlie Brown, "Don't you know anything about Thanksgiving dinners? Where're the mashed potatoes? Where's the cranberry sauce? Where's the pumpkin pie?" And she named...

August is National Immunization Awareness Month! The month of August is National Immunization Awareness Month and is dedicated to highlighting the importance of vaccinations. Did you know that vaccines are...

Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) have become an integral piece of managing diabetes and have been steadily gaining popularity in recent years. Unfortunately, one of the biggest barriers to obtaining a...

Metformin is one of the first-line medications and most commonly prescribed oral medication for managing type 2 diabetes. It is important to note that one possible side effect that many...

When your body does not have enough sugar to use for energy, it begins to break down fat and produces blood acids called ketones. Diabetic ketoacidosis or DKA, occurs when...

While we continue to discuss COVID-19 vaccines, it is important not to forget about the importance of other annual vaccinations, such as the influenza (flu) vaccine. Flu shots and other...

It seems like we were just introduced to the Freestyle Libre, and now the anticipated Libre 2 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System has launched! Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMS) have become an...

Valentine’s Day isn’t the only reason we should be thinking about our hearts this month. February is American Heart Month and is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of...

Did you know that May is Better Hearing and Speech month? Did you also know that hearing loss can be a result of having diabetes? Both diabetes and hearing loss...

Pasta is often a favorite food and household staple, but many people with diabetes tend to avoid it due to its effect on blood sugars. Whether it’s the extra large...

In September, it was announced that the FDA approved the Freestyle Libre, the first continuous glucose monitor that does not require finger sticks. Since its approval, people with diabetes have...

When many of us think of how we celebrate our holiday’s traditions, it often revolves around food. For some, this may span over several months, starting with leftover Halloween candy...