Is Your Blood Sugar Out of Control?

Blood sugar (glucose) control is crucial when you’re living with type 2 diabetes. Dips and spikes can not only make you feel cranky and sluggish, but they can also wreak havoc on your personal health. (No wonder your primary care doctor was on you about your last A1C checkup.) The most serious effects of blood sugar swings are a higher risk for diabetes-related health complications such as stroke, heart disease, and nerve damage (neuropathy).When we make good choices for our health, whether that’s eating well or exercising, we feel better about ourselves. Today we want to share some tips for easy, healthy choices you can make this summer.

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Botox & Dermal Fillers in DFW

If you have considered B-12 injections or dermal fillers but are unsure how to choose between options, you have come to the right place! We offer several options and are happy to answer questions for you to determine what is right for you. Read on for more info and contact us to book an appointment!

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Get Better Sleep Starting Now

We have discussed the importance of a good night’s sleep here on the blog, and also how difficult it is to achieve it with all the life stressors we deal with daily. It’s important to make a concerted effort to sleep well as lack of sleep can affect our day-to-day in detrimental ways.

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Speed Up Your Metabolism

How our metabolism functions depends on genetics, but it is possible to speed it up by eating certain foods. That said, how much we each also makes a difference, so take that into consideration before stocking up on these foods.

The following is from Everyday Health. See if you can incorporate these foods into your diet!

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What is HRT and Is It Right For You?

Our approach to hormone therapy strives toward “hormone optimization” – not by simply increasing depleted hormone levels, but by measuring and adjusting all the body’s hormones to achieve the best balance possible for our patients. We do this using the lowest dose necessary and with fewer side effects, resulting in a therapy program that is safe for long-term use.

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Do or Don’t: Appetite Medications

There have recently been other medications approved and available for treatment of obesity and overweight patients. Our experience allows us to customize our patients’ plan with the medication and dosing that is appropriate for each individual. We follow the guidelines of medication usage as outlined by the Obesity Medicine Association.

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3 Reasons You Need a Doctor-Led Weight Loss Program

Deciding to join a physician-led weight loss program is a big decision but one that will change your life. Stop standing in your way and say YES to making positive changes. Making that decision is the hardest step. Joining Physician’s Weight Control & Wellness is easy and you’ll never look back! Our doctors and nurses do not judge you and come with no pretense. They just want to help YOU become the best version of yourself and will guide you every step of the way.
So how does one go about finding balance and is it even possible?

Today, we’re going to share three tips for finding balance. These tips will hopefully provide ways you can find balance to make your life easier.

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5 Tips to Watch Your Portions

The idea of going on a hike can seem intimidating. But if you choose the right trail, hiking is just…walking. Imagine being surrounded by nature, cool weather, and great conversation. That’s right – great conversation! Invite a good friend or go with your family. You’ll have a good hour of uninterrupted time to talk and catch up. It’s also a nice way to clear your mind and step away from electronics or screens.
When we make good choices for our health, whether that’s eating well or exercising, we feel better about ourselves. Today we want to share some tips for easy, healthy choices you can make this summer.

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Up Your Fiber Intake

High-fiber foods tend to be more filling than low-fiber foods, so you’re likely to eat less and stay satisfied longer. And high-fiber foods tend to take longer to eat and to be less “energy dense,” which means they have fewer calories for the same volume of food.

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Is Your Blood Sugar Out of Control?

Blood sugar (glucose) control is crucial when you’re living with type 2 diabetes. Dips and spikes can not only make you feel cranky and sluggish, but they can also wreak havoc on your personal health. (No wonder your primary care doctor was on you about your last A1C checkup. The most serious effects of blood sugar swings are a higher risk for diabetes-related health complications such as stroke, heart disease, and nerve damage (neuropathy).
You might know you need to lose weight or think about going on a diet all the time, but taking action is difficult. We understand this. Our staff does not judge you and truly wants to see you make positive changes for yourself and your health. If you’ve had enough with just thinking about weight loss, take the first step by calling us for a consultation.

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