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This week we also have the second article from Philip A. Wood, DVM, PhD. A Perspective on Sugars: Fructose, high fructose corn syrup, and sucrose which will review and compare features of three sweeteners because, as you may know, sugar gets in our diets from many sources.

Now that the New Year is here, all your patients will make resolutions to lose weight. Sheri Colberg, Ph.D., FACSM has some great ideas on Exercising with Excess Body Weight or Arthritis for your patients.

Long-chain Omega-3 Fatty acids from Fish: Health Benefits, Potential Mechanisms, and Associated Risks This week we want to introduce you to Philip A. Wood, DVM, PhD. His specialty is fatty acid metabolism and genetics and he has published more than 75 peer reviewed papers about the impact of genetics, diet, …

Now that your patients are over their fear of activity, Sheri Colberg, Ph.D., FACSM helps you Choose Planned Activities-Strength and Flexibility for your patients, and how you can get your patients to do them.

Now that your patients are over their fear of activity, Sheri Colberg, Ph.D., FACSM helps you Choose Planned Activities-Cardio Workouts for your patients, and how you can get your patients to do them. Click here to read this and all of Dr. Colberg’s features.

If your patients are overweight, they may have special concerns about doing structured exercise routines. They often become so self-conscious about their bodies during such activities that it prevents them from wanting to participate at all. Sheri Colberg, Ph.D., FACSM helps your patients overcome these fears by discussing Other Unstructured …

Last time Sheri Colberg, Ph.D., FACSM had some great insight as to why patients do not lose weight even though they exercise. This week she helps you give your patients tips on how to Get moving with extra steps.

Last time Sheri Colberg, Ph.D., FACSM had some great insight as to why patients do not lose weight even though they exercise. This week she helps you give your patients a proper start. Learn what to do by reading Getting Started Is the Hardest Part. Check out this week’s tool …

Have you ever told a patient to eat better, lose weight and get their A1c down? Sheri Colberg, Ph.D., FACSM has some interesting information on how your "Prescription" to Lose Weight May Do More Harm than Good, and why the scale is not the only measure of success.

Last week Sheri Colberg, Ph.D., FACSM discussed how physical activity improves insulin sensitivity, now in a special excerpt of her new best seller, The 7 Step Diabetes Fitness Plan, she lets us in on other ways to improve sensitivity. This will be a great on to print for your patients.