Weight Loss Blog
Rosiglitazone (Avandia) Treatment for Diabetes
Posted: Jul 29 in Weight Loss Blog tagged Diabetes by adminFDA staff reviewers have just recommended that Rosiglitazone or Avandia should be taken off the market. “Serious” cardiovascular risk has been the stated reason over the last few months that study data has been summarized. The FDA has yet to take any formal action on the drug but this announcement is quite new.
Diabetes in general, increases cardiovascular risk in patients who have it. Diabetics are at higher risk for acute myocardial infarction or heart attack as well as stroke and other vascular diseases. This is an unfortunate case of the treatment being worse than the disease.
The best treatment for out of control diabetes is weight loss. Weight loss of as little as 10% of your initial or highest weight significantly decreases fasting blood sugar. Fasting blood sugar as well as a test called hemoglobin A1c are the best ways to grade the severity of ongoing diabetes.
Consulting with a bariatric (weight-loss) physician and enrolling in a comprehensive weight loss program is a great way to get your diabetes under control and with the right amount of weight loss can even put diabetes into remission. An internal study in our clinic showed that diabetic patients under treatment for just 12 weeks, were able to stop 50% of their initial diabetes medications.
There are several other medications still on the market that do not have any increase in the risk of cardiovascular disease. We recommend weight loss as a primary therapy for effective diabetes treatment and metformin as a second line treatment. Metformin is the only commonly prescribed diabetes medication that does not cause weight gain. In addition there are several other medications that treat other conditions than diabetes but are commonly used in diabetics with other medical problems. A few of note are corticosteroids, lithium, some beta-blockers and many commonly used mood stabilizing drugs.
How to Use Yoga to Improve Balance
Posted: Jul 27 in Weight Loss Blog by adminIf you’ve noticed that your balance isn’t what it used to be, you may be tempted to blame advancing age. However, it’s more likely that your deteriorating balance is a result of weakened muscles. Practicing yoga can help restore and improve your balance.
Tagged: Weight Loss Exercise | Comments: NoneHow to Use Resistance Bands
Posted: Jul 20 in Weight Loss Blog by adminResistance bands are an excellent tool for working out every part of your body. They take up less room than weights, don’t require a trip to the gym, and can be done in almost any environment. Shaped like large rubber jump ropes and also known as fitness bands or stretch bands, they come in different resistance strengths, ready to be used by novices and experts alike.
Tagged: Weight Loss Exercise | Comments: NoneHow To Stick With A Healthy Diet and Exercise Plan
Posted: Jul 12 in Weight Loss Blog by adminFor many people, starting a new diet is much easier than sticking with an old one. But in order to enjoy long-term weight loss success, you need to figure out how to make the same healthy lifestyle choices over and over again-including staying on track with diet and exercise. Find out how to stay motivated once the initial thrill of a new diet and exercise program has started to wear off.
Tagged: Weight Loss Lifestyle | Comments: NoneLink Between Sugar and High Blood Pressure?
Posted: Jul 02 in Weight Loss Blog by adminHigh sugar (carbohydrate) diets are a leading cause obesity. New research also shows that high sugar intake is associated with elevated blood pressure. Data published in The American Society of Nephrology links diets high in fructose, a common sugar, to hypertension. Individuals who consumed above average amounts of fructose had a 30 percent greater risk of high blood pressure.
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