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Pondering Paleo? Learn More Before Committing

The newest edition of the US News and World Report issue on diet ratings is out.  Let’s face it, most overweight people, including many with diabetes, never go to see a dietitian.  If their doctor recommends they lose weight, they … Continue reading

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Kim Southwick: Riding For A Cure

Through the rain, snow, sleet, and slush, Kim Southwick rides her bike to and from work each day (12 miles total), all year round and won’t stop until she can no longer pedal. In 2007, Kim was diagnosed with type … Continue reading

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What Does a Dietitian Do?: Teresa

Hear stories from patients about working with Joslin Dietitians! This week we feature Teresa Lammey.

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The Mediterranean Diet and Diabetes

Diet is a crucial tool for managing your diabetes. The right meal plan can help improve your blood glucose, blood pressure, cholesterol, and even possibly your weight. Picking a new meal plan can be overwhelming with the media throwing a … Continue reading

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Heather Ferris, M.D., Ph.D., Joins Joslin

Heather Ferris, M.D., PhD first joined Joslin in 2009 when she arrived on a BIDMC/Joslin endocrinology fellowship. After completing her fellowship in 2012, she began treating adult patients in November of that year. She became interested in diabetes care while … Continue reading

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What Does a Dietitian Do?

Learn more about Joslin’s Nutrition Programs from a few of our registered dietitians! Featuring Paula Diaque of the Latino Diabetes Initiative, Amanda Kirpitch of the Adult Clinic, and Karen Lau of the Asian American Diabetes Initiative.

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A Tip A Day: National Nutrition Month 2013

31 nutrition tips for 31 days of March! Try to incorporate each tip into your daily routine

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National Nutrition Month 2013-Eat Right Your Way Every Day!

Time to spring clean those cabinets stocked with the junk accumulated throughout the winter! It’s the 40th anniversary of National Nutrition Month (NNM) and we have a whole 31 days to make sure we are keeping our bodies and healthy … Continue reading

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For Type 2–Once on Insulin, Always on Insulin?

At present, a life of insulin therapy is guaranteed if you have type 1 diabetes.  This isn’t always the case if you have type 2 diabetes, however.  People with type 2 diabetes may use insulin at varying points in their … Continue reading

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M. Donna Younger, M.D., Honored at Joslin Ceremony

On Tuesday, Dec. 18, M. Donna Younger, M.D. of the Joslin Clinic Adult Section was recognized and honored for her 50 plus year career at the Joslin Diabetes Center. Dr. Younger first joined Joslin in 1959 when she arrived on … Continue reading

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