Type 2 Diabetes from Two Different Perspectives

Type 2 Diabetes from Two Different Perspectives

It’s that moment no one wants to experience. Your mom calls you… I need to tell you something. In an instant, your stomach drops and you get chills. You know it’s not going to be good news. She then proceeds to tell you she’s been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes....
The Pros and Cons of Ketogenic Diet for Diabetes

The Pros and Cons of Ketogenic Diet for Diabetes

The Ketogenic Diet is all the rage right however it’s difficult to find true guidelines on how to follow it in the most healthful way.  Medical professionals have recommended Keto for health conditions like Epilepsy,  Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), and...
What is Polycistic Ovary Syndrome

What is Polycistic Ovary Syndrome

First of all, you are probably wondering what is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome  (PCOS) is in the first place.  PCOS is a chronic endocrine system disorder and the most common cause of female infertility that affects 6% to 12% of US women of reproductive age.  The symptoms...
The Truth About Type 2 Diabetes

The Truth About Type 2 Diabetes

Did you know that 1.4 million new cases of type 2 diabetes are diagnosed in the United States every year?  That’s 4 people out of 10 every year! As a Physicians Assistant, I’ve seen it first hand. Too often when patients are given the diagnosis of type 2 ...