Letter From The Editor

Have you ever heard of a fast fat metabolizer? Typically, people who eat a low carb diet do not have as much glucose in their bodies as carb consumers, and so they more often have to rely on the breakdown of fats to supply energy for activities. Because of this …

It looks like the pandemic has had a significant effect on patients, as some providers are no longer participating in some health plans due to changes in reimbursement for chronic disease care. If you are one of these prescribers who have had to make a change, you may find that …

Over the past year we have had a lot of changes in how we interact with our friends, families, and even colleagues. The personal connection of a hug or shaking hands has all but ceased to exist. For lots of folks, this increases stress and feelings of loneliness and isolation. …

We often hear the phrase, “Don’t sweat the small stuff.” However, there are times when the “small stuff” can make all the difference in the world. Think of where we might be in the pandemic if the entire country had taken the small thing of wearing a mask seriously. This …

There has been so much attention paid to COVID-19 that we often forget that new guidelines on chronic diseases still get updated. This week the ADA released their 2021 guidelines, and they deserve kudos for taking the changes in life over the past year into consideration. Their new guidelines focus …

There is no doubt that some companies are benefiting from the current pandemic. I am not saying they are gouging patients, but just that the opportunity to market products like PPE and ventilators and supplies is driving giant sales. In addition, if your company happens to have an approved virus …

Although every news day is filled with information about COVID-19, patient deaths and the seemingly snail’s pace of vaccinations, only one illness has seemingly been positively affected by the corona virus, and that is the flu. It appears that the use of masks, social distancing, and fewer sick people in …

One outcome of the work changes brought on by the coronavirus was 85% decrease in my traveling for work. This change had an effect on my physical activity. Since I was in town almost all the time and one of the safest forms of exercise was cycling, I was able …

I was able to get my first dose of the Moderna vaccine this morning. Our local hospital was making it available to healthcare providers and patients over 65, and I qualified on both accounts. The process was smooth and the injection was painless. They have a waiting area where you …

It appears we are lagging far behind on delivering vaccines for the coronavirus. The logistics are enormous, and it almost appears that placing blame is more important than saving lives. In addition, it appears many people are suffering from COVID fatigue and just don’t want to follow the simple rules …