Insulin resistance is a pivotal factor in the development and management of Type 2 diabetes. It directly impacts blood sugar regulation and is closely linked to various health complications associated with diabetes.
Holidays are a time for family, friends, and food. However, it’s also a time when many people worry about gaining weight.
If you have recently been diagnosed with diabetes, you may want to ask your doctor the following questions to ensure that you are doing everything you can to maintain your health in the face of this chronic disease.
Newly diagnosed diabetes patients typically have a range of concerns, including managing blood sugar levels, navigating dietary choices, understanding medication and insulin, adapting to lifestyle changes…
Many young women who have been diagnosed with diabetes often wonder if they can still have children. Preparing for pregnancy is a crucial aspect of managing diabetes in women who plan to conceive.
Prediabetes is a condition where blood sugar levels are higher than usual but not high enough to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes.
Our bones are alive, always changing. They’re built up and broken down continuously. But sometimes, there’s an imbalance. This imbalance leads to osteoporosis, where new bone creation can’t keep up with old bone removal.
Hi, I’m Dr. Vanessa Rodríguez, an experienced endocrinologist originally from San Juan, Puerto Rico but established in South Florida. I’ve spent two decades helping patients with endocrine conditions, and I also have over 35 years of personal experience managing diabetes as a Type 1 patient, having been diagnosed during my teenage years.