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Demystifying artificial sweeteners
By Devon Gardner, RD The discussion of sugar and sugar substitutes can bring on some confusion and misconceptions. For one, the decision...
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megb629
- Jan 13
- 1 min
Every movement counts!
Here's a thought for the new year - every movement counts. We are used to thinking of exercise as CrossFit, running marathons, and...
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megb629
- Jun 18, 2023
- 2 min
Breaking down the thyroid panel - Part 1
One request we get repeatedly is for a “complete thyroid panel” instead of just a TSH. But what does this mean exactly? When one...
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megb629
- Jun 20, 2022
- 1 min
A warning about hair, skin and nails supplements
Biotin (aka Vitamin B7), often found in hair, skin, and nails supplements, has become ubiquitous in pharmacy aisles. It's also present in...
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megb629
- Jun 11, 2022
- 1 min
I haven't even eaten yet today...Why is my blood sugar so high?
So often, we get asked this question. "I did everything right, but my glucose is still rising!" "I ate the same thing as yesterday and...
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megb629
- Feb 3, 2022
- 1 min
Omnipod 5 approved!
We were so excited to learn that the FDA cleared the Omnipod 5 insulin pump for consumer use on January 28, 2022! The Omnipod 5 will...
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megb629
- Jan 27, 2022
- 1 min
Meet our staff!
Meet our wonderful medical assistant, Toni White! What are you doing this weekend? This weekend I don't have any plans, but Ill be...
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megb629
- Jan 17, 2022
- 2 min
Moderate carb breakfast ideas
It's hard to believe nowadays when brunch is a fixture of our culture, but breakfast is a relatively new development. During the Medieval...
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megb629
- Dec 16, 2021
- 1 min
End of the year reminders!
As we approach the end of the year, we'd like to offer you a few tips and reminders! If you've met your insurance plan's...
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megb629
- Sep 24, 2021
- 1 min
Meet our staff!
Get to know our wonderful nurse practitioner Marjorie Davison in this Q&A session! 1) Most important question first - Dawgs or Yellow...
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megb629
- Sep 24, 2021
- 1 min
UHC offering free Peloton membership!
As the weather cools down and you're looking to achieve your fitness goals indoors - here's an exciting opportunity! Some United...
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megb629
- Jul 4, 2021
- 1 min
VIVI cap
How innovative is this product! A temperature-regulating cap for insulin pens that keeps it stable and safe to use. We can think out...
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megb629
- Jun 26, 2021
- 2 min
Italian - Made Healthy!
Have a craving for Italian food tonight? Here are some tips to amp up the nutrition of your favorite comfort food. Pasta: Opt for...
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megb629
- May 18, 2021
- 1 min
Journal Club: "New Drugs Could Help Treat Obesity. Could They End the Stigma, Too?" - NYT 5/11/21
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/11/health/obesity-drugs.html Read the article above to learn about the exciting potential for weight loss...
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megb629
- May 11, 2021
- 2 min
Testosterone: Elixir of youth or marketing gimmick?
Enter any nutrition store nowadays and you’ll see an aisle full of supplements claiming to boost testosterone. Do they really work? Do...
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megb629
- Jan 4, 2021
- 2 min
HOW TO MAKE (AND KEEP) NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS FOR IMPROVING YOUR HEALTH
As another new year arrives, it’s the perfect time to take stock of what you’ve accomplished in the last year and what you aim to improve...
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megb629
- Sep 20, 2020
- 2 min
The Sunshine Vitamin
Vitamin D has been a buzzword of sorts lately during the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s a vitamin that acts more like a hormone and has been...
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megb629
- Sep 2, 2020
- 2 min
Sugar-Free Desserts: Too Good to be True?
You’ve seen the aisles of enticing desserts aimed for people with diabetes in the grocery store – puddings, chocolate bars, cookies. Can...
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megb629
- Jun 10, 2020
- 2 min
HEALTHY (AND TASTY!) ALTERNATIVES TO WHITE RICE
In many cuisines, white rice is a staple of the dinner table – but one cup of cooked white rice has almost 50 grams of carbohydrates!...
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