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Managing Diabetes Can Help Prevent Health Problems
November is National Diabetes Month, a time to raise awareness about the chronic condition affecting more than 38 million people in the U.S. According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), the number of Americans diagnosed with diabetes has more than doubled in the past two decades.
BlogSouth Shore Medical Center Shifts to Walk-In Lab Services
Effective May 16, 2023, South Shore Medical Center shifted to a walk-in model for blood draws and sample drop-offs. Instead of scheduling a lab appointment, patients with active orders for a blood draw or sample drop-off can conveniently walk in to any South Shore Medical Center lab, check in at the lab desk, and get the services they need.
News & MediaDiabetes & Nutrition: Helpful Tips On What & How to Eat
As a Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, one of the questions I hear most often is a simple, yet important, one: “What can I eat?” It's understandable: it's difficult to feel like you're going from being able to eat whatever you want to feeling stuck on a more regimented plan as part of living...
BlogFive Lifestyle Changes That Can Put Prediabetes in Reverse
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 88 million Americans – one in three adults -- have prediabetes. As many as 80% of them don’t realize they have the condition and without intervention, can develop type 2 diabetes within five years.
BlogDiabetes and Sleep Apnea: A Dangerous Duo
If you are diabetic and have experienced sleep difficulties, you could have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Learn more about your risk.
BlogThe Intimate Link Between Diabetes and Heart Disease
People with diabetes may be at a higher risk for developing heart disease. Learn how the two diseases are related and how you can reduce your risk.
BlogSeven Things You Should Know About Gestational Diabetes
Concerned about gestational diabetes? Experts at The Women’s Center of South Shore Medical Center explain what moms-to-be need to know about the disease.
BlogEducation is Key to Prevent and Treat Type 2 Diabetes
Certified diabetes educators and nutritionists can teach lifestyle changes to help prevent or manage disease.
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