Monthly Archives: February 2012

Byetta….Approved for Another Use? Really?

Byetta (exenatide) is an injectable medication for use in type 2 diabetes that may help with blood glucose control when used in combination with diet and exercise.  It is not insulin.  The reason I was so surprised to see this article … Continue reading

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“All Natural Weight Loss Solutions that will Wipe Out Your Worst Carb Cravings.”

This was the title of a segment on the Dr. Oz show on 2.14.12.  After this segment, I was bombarded by email from patients, readers, concerned folks who wanted to know the “real deal” regarding the products (brand names were … Continue reading

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New Research in the Pipeline: Giving newborns of obese moms anti-diabetes medication to prevent future obesity…really?

CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE Oh My Goodness. Reading this article has literally caused my blood pressure to rise! Research into the possibility of medicating newborn children of obese women to possibly prevent their future obesity …Children of women … Continue reading

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AN OPEN LETTER TO MEHMET OZ….Spoonfuls of Vinegar and Raspberry Ketones do not a Healthy Person Make!

Dear Dr. Oz, You have made some ridiculous statements regarding nutrition in the past, most recently claiming that 4 tsp of vinegar/day could prevent or reverse diabetes (that was last week), but Monday’s  information touting the use of a supplement … Continue reading

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It didn’t take long. Not so long ago gastric bypass surgery was promoted as a “cure” for type 2 diabetes. Slowly but surely, the truth is coming out.

Click here to read the article MY reply: I take a much different position when it comes to gastric bypass surgery and long-term benefits for those with type 2 diabetes. I’d like to start by saying that those who have … Continue reading

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