Conditions & Treatment

Sep 26, 2022

Signs of Diabetes in Women

You may be surprised to learn one in nine adult women in the U.S. has diabetes. Women should be mindful of the signs and symptoms of diabetes to help diagnose the disease and control it.

By Sarah Champagne, DO

Conditions & Treatment

Aug 5, 2022

9 Tips for Diabetics During the Holidays

Here are nine tips to help you have a healthy holiday season while still enjoying delicious holiday food favorites.

By Melissa Guillot, MS, RD, LDN, CDCES

Food & Fitness

Aug 5, 2022

Tips for Healthy Holiday Eating

Set yourself up for success during the holiday season. Ochsner Digital Medicine provides tips on enjoying holiday festivities while eating to support high blood pressure and Type 2 diabetes goals.

Conditions & Treatment

Aug 5, 2022

Why Are My Feet Always Cold?

While experiencing cold feet from time to time is normal, there may be underlining issues if the occurrence happens frequently.

By Michael Bacon, MD

Food & Fitness

Aug 5, 2022

How to Manage Your Diabetes During the Holidays

Tips for how people with diabetes can navigate the weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day while feeling great too.

By Molly Kimball, RD, CSSD

Conditions & Treatment

Aug 5, 2022

Symptoms of Diabetes

How do you know if you have diabetes? The warning signs may be so mild that you don’t notice them. Some people don’t find out they have it until they get problems from long-term damage caused by the disease. Most early symptoms are from higher-than-normal levels of glucose, a kind of sugar, in your blood.

Food & Fitness

Aug 5, 2022

Healthy Holiday Tips for Diabetics

Looking forward to delicious meals during the holidays? Here are a few tips for managing diabetes while still being able to enjoy the good food.

By Kamal Bhusal, MD

Prevention & Wellness

Aug 5, 2022

Food Substitution Tips for Diabetics During the Holidays

The holidays present a full season of temptation for anyone, let alone someone managing diabetes. Here are tips and food substitution suggestions to help you have a healthy holiday season while still enjoying delicious holiday food favorites.

By Melissa Guillot, MS, RD, LDN, CDCES

Conditions & Treatment

Aug 5, 2022

Must-Know Facts about Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is more common in adults, but the number of children and young people with Type 2 diabetes is growing

By Angelique Torres, DNP, ANP-C

Conditions & Treatment

Aug 5, 2022

Are You at Risk of Developing Diabetes?

Having pre-diabetes puts you at greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes if left unchecked.

By Melissa Guillot, MS, RD, LDN, CDCES

Health Trends

Aug 5, 2022

November is Diabetes Awareness Month

Now is the time to help raise awareness about diabetes. There are several ways you can join the campaign!

By Melissa Guillot, MS, RD, LDN, CDCES

Conditions & Treatment

Aug 5, 2022

Managing Your Diabetes Care During COVID-19

During these stressful times, diabetes cannot be put on hold. Staying connected with your Diabetes Care Team is essential.

By Katherine Cash

Food & Fitness

Aug 5, 2022

Eating to Manage Diabetes During COVID-19

Keeping your blood sugar in check lowers your risk for contracting respiratory infections. Here are tips for eating to meet recommended targets.

By Molly Kimball, RD, CSSD

Conditions & Treatment

Aug 9, 2022

Medications to Avoid if You Have Diabetes

Some prescription and over-the-counter medications can affect your blood sugar levels, meaning they should be avoided if possible if you have diabetes.

By Laura Matrana, NP

Health Trends

Aug 9, 2022

How Digital Medicine Works

Ochsner's Digital Medicine programs put smart technology in the hands of the patients and provide medical teams with real-time data.

Food & Fitness

Aug 9, 2022

Tips for Tailgating with Diabetes

Diabetes doesn’t have to get in the way of celebrating your favorite team.

By Angelina LeBlanc, RDN, LDN, CDE

Conditions & Treatment

Aug 9, 2022

What You Should Know About Gestational Diabetes

Learn how gestational diabetes may affect your pregnancy.

By Brittany Santos, MS, RD, LDN

Conditions & Treatment

Aug 9, 2022

Living with Diabetes

Unlike many other diseases, diabetes is an illness you can control – the key is identifying the symptoms and taking consistent action. Local meteorologist Nicondra Norwood is a true success story of not just living, but thriving with diabetes.

Conditions & Treatment

Aug 9, 2022

Managing Your Diabetes During the Summer

If you have diabetes, proper planning and special precautions during the summer are necessary as the heat can have a large impact on your blood sugar.

By Melissa Guillot, MS, RD, LDN, CDCES and Erin Shay

Conditions & Treatment

Aug 9, 2022

What To Do When You Have Diabetes Burnout

Do you ever feel like no matter what you do, you just can’t get control over your diabetes?

By Sarah Duncan, RDN, LDN

Conditions & Treatment

Aug 9, 2022

What's the Link Between Diabetes and Dementia?

With type 2 diabetes on the rise, the need to identify methods of prevention and treatment has grown increasingly important.

By Elizabeth Spansel, RD, LDN, CDE

Conditions & Treatment

Aug 9, 2022

Symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes for Parents to Look For

Type 1 diabetes is most common in children and adolescents. Find out the symptoms to look for in your child.

By Peggy Malone, BSN, RN, CDE

Prevention & Wellness

Aug 9, 2022

Why The Flu Shot Is Important For Those With Diabetes

Flu is dangerous for everyone but is extra risky for people with a chronic disease.

By Brittany Santos, MS, RD, LDN

Conditions & Treatment

Aug 9, 2022

5 Tips for Diabetics to Have a Healthy Summer

Below are five easy ways diabetics can beat the heat:

Conditions & Treatment

Aug 9, 2022

Recommendations for Bariatric Surgery and Type 2 Diabetes

A new study came out in June 2016 in the Diabetes Care Journal that changed the recommendations for metabolic/bariatric surgery for type 2 diabetes patients.

By Asahel Gridley, MD

Conditions & Treatment

Aug 9, 2022

7 Tips for Traveling With Diabetes

It's important for diabetics to plan ahead for their summer vacations. Seven important steps for those with diabetes to take when preparing to travel.

By Melissa Guillot, MS, RD, LDN, CDCES

Prevention & Wellness

Aug 9, 2022

5 Ways for Diabetics to Prevent Kidney Damage

Did you know uncontrolled diabetes is the leading causes of kidney disease? Learn five way you can prevent kidney damage, if you have diabetes.

By Brittany Santos, MS, RD, LDN

Food & Fitness

Aug 9, 2022

Meals for Gestational Diabetes During the Holidays

I was recently diagnosed with gestational diabetes, and it was a complete surprise. I did not have any symptoms – although, that’s often the case – and I didn’t have it with my first pregnancy. I quickly became flooded with mixed emotions and a lot of questions: What are the risks to my baby? What are my risks post-delivery? What can I eat?