Posted: May 10, 2012
Presentations in the Community
One of the things that I love to do whenever I have the chance is presentations on diabetes and nutrition…I love to hear your stories and help answer your questions…
Karen's Diabetes Blog
Posted: May 4, 2012
Chef of the Day
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Karen Graham Featured again as Chef of the Day at cookstr.com http://www.cookstr.com/chefs Check it out for great recipes!
Posted: May 1, 2012
The Jungle
Do you find yourself complaining about your job? If so, you might want to stop and read The Jungle by Upton Sinclair…written in 1905, it tells the horrendous story of the immigrants who worked in the massive slaughterhouses and meat-packing industry of Chicago…this is an important story for dietitians and others interested in food history…
Posted: April 2, 2012
How do I know if I have an infection in my foot?
The usual warning signs of an infection are redness, swelling, oozing pus…If the infection in your foot is spreading…then go to Emergency right away…
Posted: March 11, 2012
Should a person with diabetes eat fruit?
The answer is a resounding “yes”! Fruit has natural sugar in it, but it is also packed with lots of antioxidants and fiber, and most fruit has no fat…Perhaps the biggest benefit of fruit for the person with diabetes is that it can…
Posted: February 27, 2012
“Karen, what diabetes apps would you recommend?”
… there are quite a lot of amazing things about apps…So what is an app? Basically, a built in program that is readily accessible on your smart phone or tablet device. It can link you to an incredible database of information…Here are two apps that sound interesting and potentially helpful.
Posted: February 4, 2012
Why is my blood sugar at home different than my A1C?
The reason it is different, is these are different types of tests…In general, your A1C will be higher than random and fasting blood sugar levels found on a home meter.
Posted: January 28, 2012
Your weight loss story
I have been approached by a health magazine editor looking for inspiring stories from women or men who have lost weight…have you used one of my books to lose weight, and would you like to share your story?
Posted: January 22, 2012
Nutrient deficiencies around the world
Nutrient deficiencies still plague many poor nations today….iodine deficienty still remains the most prevalent cause of brain damage in Africa and Asia…in the tropics, parisitic worm infections and malaria drain a person’s iron level…
Posted: January 14, 2012
Listen to the doctor
Watch this cool, yet simple health video…it might even save your life! If you are a health educator, you may want to watch Dr. Mike Evan’s full lecture…