Oct 12, 2015 | Aspen Ideas 2016, Diabetes, Diet and Nutrition, Health Tips
By Shelley Wishnick RD, CDN, CDE, a registered dietitian with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, a NYS Certified Nutritionist, and Certified Diabetes Educator with the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators who provides counseling to those with Type 1, Type 2, pre-diabetes and gestational diabetes at the Mount Sinai Diabetes Center.
Many traditional breakfast foods are loaded mostly with carbohydrates. But you can start your morning right with an easy protein pancake recipe that I share with my diabetic patients.
INGREDIENTS:
- ½ cup dry oats
- ½ cup low fat cottage cheese
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 egg
- 2 egg whites
- ½ tsp cinnamon
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Sep 30, 2015 | Diabetes
By Cara Blackhall, RN, CDE, who is certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center in Medical-Surgical Nursing and is a Certified Diabetes Educator. Ms. Blackhall specializes in educating patients on lifestyle and health management, diabetes medication administrator and use, insulin infusion pumps and continuous glucose monitoring at the Mount Sinai Diabetes Center.
Many patients ask me what they should do with their used sharps. First of all, let’s discuss what the term “sharps” mean. Needles, lancets, syringes and insulin pens are all considered sharps and must be disposed of properly. These sharps are intended for one-time use only as they still contain blood can infect another person, which is, ultimately, why it is so important to dispose of them carefully. (more…)
Sep 23, 2015 | Aspen Ideas 2016, Diabetes
By Shelley Wishnick RD, CDN, CDE, a registered dietitian with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, a NYS Certified Nutritionist, and Certified Diabetes Educator with the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators who provides counseling to those with type 1, type 2, pre-diabetes and gestational diabetes at the Mount Sinai Diabetes Center.
Entertaining friends with diabetes doesn’t have to be complicated. Here is a low carb recipe that tastes great for a wonderful late summer lunch and is also diabetes-friendly.
Serves 4
Ingredients:
- 1/2 shallot, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons raspberry or champagne vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 8 ounces baby spinach
- 1 cup strawberries, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup almonds, toasted and chopped
- 2 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled
- 1 lb grilled chicken breast, sliced
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Sep 14, 2015 | Diabetes
By Camilla Levister, NP, CDE, a Certified Adult Nurse Practitioner and Certified Diabetes Educator who has experience as an insulin pump and continuous glucose monitor trainer. Ms. Levister is a co-investigator for several research studies in diabetes taking place at the Mount Sinai Diabetes Center.
Traveling through an airport for the first time after a diabetes diagnosis may leave patients wondering how to prepare for going through security with insulin and other supplies. The good news is that today, TSA agents are aware of the supplies, equipment, and medications that travelers with diabetes require. A doctor’s note is not required, but you will need to be prepared in other ways: (more…)
Updated on Jun 30, 2022 | Diabetes, Diet and Nutrition
Prediabetes is the medical term for people who have higher-than-normal blood sugar but not yet high enough to be considered type 2 diabetes. Receiving a diagnosis of prediabetes can be overwhelming. Many people are terrified they will become diabetic, but aren’t sure how to prevent it. Although not everyone with prediabetes will develop type 2 diabetes, it’s the best time to start making some changes to your diet and lifestyle to help decrease your risk for diabetes. (more…)
Updated on Jun 30, 2022 | Diabetes, Endocrinology
This post was written by Gerald Bernstein, MD, FACP, Director, Diabetes Management Program, Friedman Diabetes Institute at Mount Sinai Beth Israel.
In part 1 of this series, we looked at the overwhelming numbers of people with diabetes or prediabetes. In part 2, we looked at the critical role of structured education. Now, in part 3, we will look at a potential intervention.
Remember, over 40% of the US population over the age of 20 has either diabetes or prediabetes. Both are progressive stages of the same disorder and both have enormous risks attached to them. The solution to a problem of this enormity can best be approached by a partnership of private philanthropy, governmental support and institutional buy-in. (Although things may change, it does not look like there will be a federally mandated national diabetes program in the near future.) The underlying premise is that great institutions do great things. (more…)
Many traditional breakfast foods are loaded mostly with carbohydrates. But you can start your morning right with an easy protein pancake recipe that I share with my diabetic patients.
