Maureen Sullivan-RN CEN CDE

Where did this year go?

It is so hard to believe that Fall/ Autumn is this month (September 23rd) and the holiday season is right around the corner. The holiday season brings its own share of challenges, especially to persons with diabetes. The combination of cooking, c...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, (CDC.gov), there are approximately 84 million people with prediabetes. 9 out of 10 (approximately 90%) of these people do not even know they have the condition. Left untreated, prediabetes can lead to diabete...

Diabetes (a.k.a. diabetes mellitus) is a chronic disease in which your body does not make enough insulin or does not utilize properly the insulin it is making. Uncontrolled diabetes, or chronically elevated blood sugar levels, can cause problems for many organs in your...

Spring has finally sprung. The long awaited warmer weather has arrived. Most of us will be heading outside and becoming more active! Before we start enjoying these solo and group activities, let’s take a few minutes to review the best ways to stay safe in the months ah...

Persons with diabetes are at higher risk for foot problems. These foot problems may occur due to impaired circulation, often resulting from uncontrolled/poorly controlled glucose levels. Blood vessels in the feet may become inflamed, narrowed and hardened. Blood flow s...

Each year, thousands of people are hospitalized for illnesses that could be prevented through vaccinations. Persons with diabetes may have a harder time fighting infections and suffer more complications from these illnesses. Vaccines are an important, safe way to reduc...

According to the American Heart Association (AHA), “…Diabetes is treatable, but even when glucose levels are under control it greatly increases the risk of heart disease and stroke”. Furthermore, the AHA considers diabetes to be one of the seven major controllable risk...

A continuous glucose monitor (CGM) is a diabetes device that is inserted (and worn) under the skin for a specific period of time (usually 3-7 days). It reads and records a person’s glucose reading every few minutes. The CGM can be worn by persons with both type 1 and t...

How can we make living with diabetes more enjoyable?

Diabetes is a chronic disease. Hence, caring for patients with these medical conditions is not a walk in the park. The patient’s blood sugar levels and diet should be constantly monitored. To do this successfully, the...

November has been designated national diabetes awareness month. During this month, communities across our country focus on informing and educating everyone on this health care epidemic. In 2018, there is an emphasis on promoting good health after a gestational diabetic...