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By Sheri Colberg, Ph.D., FACSM   Dr. Sheri Colberg, Ph.D., FACSM continues talking about Resistance Training. This week Upper-body resistance training exercises: Chest press and shoulder press. Print this out to go with last week’s lesson.

I often start patients on insulin pumps and because of their large use of insulin start them on U-500 Regular insulin made by Eli Lilly. Lately I have started converting syringe patients over to this strength of insulin also. Now there seems to be an increased interest in this insulin …

This week’s new tool is all about dental health and diabetes. Brian L. Mealey DDS, MS Department of Periodontics University of Texas San Antonio has written an opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Obesity on the relationship of Diabetes mellitus and inflammatory periodontal diseases. Click here to read what he has …

Everytime you turn on the TV there is a new exercise program for your patients that they want to spend money on. Tell them to hold on to their cash! Dr. Sheri Colberg, Ph.D., FACSM starts this week talking about Resistance Training: Muscle Group Identification and Other Basics. In the …

Do we have it good in America or what? Shejal Parmar PharmD. Candidate, University of Florida, and a recent endocrinology intern spent most of her life in Kenya and she shares her insight into the differences in getting a prescription and what the pharmacist can do for patients.

Lori Dzarnowski, Doctor of Pharmacy Candidate University of Florida College of Pharmacy, has reviewed the new book Stop Prediabetes Now: The Ultimate Plan to Lose Weight and Prevent Diabetes, by Jack Challem and Ron, M.D. Hunninghake. Click here to find out why patients will want this book.

This week Dr. Sheri Colberg, Ph.D., FACSM brings us part 3 of a series on Working with Diabetic Athletes- Nutritional Concerns in Athletes with Diabetes

Paul Chous, MA, OD, FAAO has had type one diabetes for over 30 years. He knows first hand the value of testing his glucose. Today he focuses on the New Blood Glucose Meters With the Eye Care Professional In Mind

This week Eric Paris, PharmD Candidate from University of Florida has a great review of this weeks tool Small Steps to Help You Manage Your Diabetes” DVD series.

Many people with type 1 diabetes and other insulin users are engaged in physically demanding exercise programs. These two things, Insulin and Exercise can be a deadly combination for our patients. This week Dr. Sheri Colberg, Ph.D., FACSM brings us part 2 of a series on Working with Diabetic Athletes …