by Diana Bone, FNP-C | May 24, 2022 | Research
The answer is YES! Diabetes can be reversed or placed in remission with weight loss. This means blood glucose level is within normal limits or HbA1C is <6.5% without any diabetes medication for 6 months. However, diabetes can come back if weight is not maintained...
by Diana Bone, FNP-C | Apr 1, 2022 | Research
I have seen many patients incorporating meat substitute also known as “plant-based protein,” “fake meat” instead of lean proteins as part of a healthy diet. More restaurants and grocery stores carrying meat substitutes in forms of chicken, sausage, ground beef,...
by swlc | Aug 19, 2021 | Medical Aesthetics, Obesity Medicine, Pharmacology, Research
Diana Bone MSN, FNP-C There’s been a lot of buzz lately about Wegovy® (semaglutide) and Plenity® (Gelesis-100). Both medications are used to help with weight loss. But how are they the same and how are they different? What is Wegovy? Recently, the FDA approved a new...
by swlc | Jul 15, 2021 | Lifestyle, Research
Robert Ziltzer, MD, FACP, FAAP You’ve seen friends chase diets, repeating the cycle only to regain the weight they’ve lost. You yourself may have experienced the same frustration. It’s a common story. But what if I told you, surrounding yourself with people who are...
by swlc | Jun 21, 2021 | Lifestyle, Research, Resource
Sleep apnea is a serious medical condition that occurs when the airway is temporarily obstructed during sleep. This causes disruptions in breathing that can last a few seconds at a time or more than a minute. They may occur between 5-30 times over the course of an...
by swlc | Jun 7, 2021 | Healthy Eating, Lifestyle, Research
John V. deGuzman, MD, Dipl. ABOM If you are trying to lose weight, it is important to be informed about macronutrients. Examples of macronutrients include carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. An example of a “good” protein is eggs which actually surprises many people....