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Healthy Summer BBQ Recipes

June 13, 2016

Summertime … the season of picnics, vacations, fireflies, flip flops, and gardens bursting with zucchini. Get recipes for your next BBQ. Learn More

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition

Tagged with: diabetes, Pinnacle Health, summer

Article - 2 Minute Read

Does Watching TV Raise Your Risk of Heart Disease?

April 27, 2016

A sedentary lifestyle may be putting you at risk of heart disease. Learn about heart disease risk factors and what you can do to get active for your heart. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

Tagged with: diabetes, heart disease

Article - 5 Minute Read

Diabetes Meal Planning 101: Tips for a Balanced Diet

April 3, 2016

Diabetes meal planning starts with eating a well-balanced diet. Check out our meal planning tips, foods you should choose, and a diet menu. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Endocrinology

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition

Tagged with: diabetes, meal planning

Article - 5 Minute Read

How to Thicken Liquids: Nectar-Thick

March 29, 2016

People with swallowing disorders often must thicken their liquids. Find tips for getting liquids nectar-thick, as well as common thickeners and recipes. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Ear Nose and Throat

Categorized as: Nutrition

Tagged with: diabetes, lactose intolerance, swallowing, thickened liquids, thickener

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Medical Mondays: Bariatric Surgery and Diabetes

January 4, 2016

In this edition of Medical Mondays, learn more about the long-term benefits of bariatric surgery including how it can improve or reverse diabetes. Learn More

Categorized as: Living and Wellness

Tagged with: bariatric surgery, diabetes, medical mondays

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Can Bariatric Surgery Help Type 2 Diabetes?

December 31, 2015

It's clear that bariatric surgery can be a useful tool for people who need to lose 100 pounds or more. It may also help you reverse diabetes. Learn More

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition

Tagged with: bariatric procedure, bariatric surgery, diabetes, gastric banding, gastric bypass, laparoscopic adjustable band surgery, weight loss

Article - 3 Minute Read

What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

December 8, 2015

Left unchecked, early symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome can erupt into debilitating pain that leads to permanent nerve damage. Learn more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care

Categorized as: Orthopaedics

Tagged with: acupuncture, carpal tunnel syndrome, diabetes, inflammation, machinery, What Causes Carpal Tunnel

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Diabetes & Heart Health: Lowering Your Risks

November 23, 2015

Find out about the link between diabetes and heart health. Discover how you can lower your risk for heart disease as well as type 2 diabetes. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

Tagged with: diabetes, heart attack, Heart Health, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, stroke, Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes

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Body Odor: What Does It Mean?

November 13, 2015

There are many causes for body odor. Learn about why you sweat, and what health conditions might lead to strong body odor. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Dermatology

Categorized as: Living and Wellness

Tagged with: body odor, broccoli, diabetes, kidney disease, liver disease, micrococcus sedentarius, pitted keratolysis, sweat, trimethylaminuria