Maureen Sullivan-RN CEN CDE

The key to successful management of any chronic medical condition is education. Diabetes is a chronic medical condition for approximately 422 million people globally. Participation in a structured self-management education program can provide the necessary tools to con...

As this COVID-19 pandemic continues, persons with chronic illnesses have a heightened anxiety regarding their health and well-being. Persons who contract the COVID-19 virus AND have underlying medical conditions reportedly have a harder time recovering and a higher ris...

Diabetes and thyroid disorders are both related to a dysfunction within the endocrine system.

There is usually an imbalance of hormones that can negatively impact both the pancreas and the thyroid. In addition, there can be an underlying autoimmune condition that is cau...

Currently it is estimated that over 29 million people have diabetes, which translates to approximately 9.3 % of the population. Diabetes care options continue to surface; new medications, dietary advisements, improved glucose monitor technology emerge almost daily. Yet...

The month of February is known as American Heart Month, a federally designated event. Throughout the month, activities are designed to bring awareness to good heart/ good health practices. According to the American Heart Association, though, heart disease is not limite...

As we head into the holiday season, plan a strategy now for the challenging weeks ahead. Extended travel plans, festive parties, and erratic work schedules leave little time for your usual healthy eating and routine exercise regimens. Preplanning for those holiday even...

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...