Updated on Jun 30, 2022 | Diet and Nutrition, Endocrinology, Patient Story
Chronic disease is exactly that, chronic. Therefore, a diagnosis of any chronic disease is life altering. I spend the majority of my days doing my best to take care of patients with diabetes. For their sakes, I ask them to be compliant, that is, to follow the many guidelines carefully so they stay as healthy as possible and avoid long-term complications of their disease.
Many times, a patient’s condition is not well controlled due to barriers that are preventing his successful compliance such as depression, poor insight into the disease, failure to adjust to the change in lifestyle that comes with the condition, or denial. Addressing these compliance barriers will hopefully facilitate future success in preventing complications.
In an attempt to understand a patient’s challenges to stay compliant, I decided to live the life of one of my patients for a bit. I recently wore an insulin pump for 72 hours. This was an extremely insightful experience! (more…)
Updated on Jun 30, 2022 | Diet and Nutrition, OB/GYN, Pediatrics, Women's Health
I have been a lactation consultant at Beth Israel Medical Center since 2001. Mount Sinai Beth Israel has been working on the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative. “Baby-Friendly” is the official description of an initiative created by the World Health Organization and UNICEF to encourage hospitals all over the world to promote healthy feeding choices for infants. Achieving baby-friendly designation is a lengthy process and involves a thorough site visit. There are currently about 130 hospitals in the United States that have achieved this designation. In 2010, Beth Israel was awarded a grant from the New York City Department of Health to pursue this designation. (more…)
Updated on Jun 30, 2022 | Diet and Nutrition
There are many theories that consider the link between diet and depression. Certain foods and nutrients might ease depression’s symptoms. Even though more and more research appears to connect foods and moods, there is not yet a special diet to prevent depression. However, there are foods and eating guidelines that may make you feel healthier and happier. (more…)
Updated on Jun 30, 2022 | Diet and Nutrition, Health Tips
Putting on the miles, not the pounds!
When you travel, you need foods to eat that are convenient and fast. Typical options include chips, candy, fast food and bottled sodas. These foods are almost always full of unhealthy fats and calories, and lack any valuable nutrition.
Planning and packing your own travel snacks is the key to eating healthy while you are away from home. By packing your own foods and seeking out the healthiest choices, you can continue to eat healthy while you are traveling. Here are some tips on how to plan, and what to pack!
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Chronic disease is exactly that, chronic. Therefore, a diagnosis of any chronic disease is life altering. I spend the majority of my days doing my best to take care of patients with diabetes. For their sakes, I ask them to be compliant, that is, to follow the many guidelines carefully so they stay as healthy as possible and avoid long-term complications of their disease.
