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Weight Loss for Diabetics and Those With Insulin Resistance Weight loss is one of the most important goals for the more than 80 million Americans with Diabetes.  Diabetes has spread across the entire nation like a wildfire and has been equally as devastating.  Did you know that 33% of the population that does not yet have diabetes, actually has insulin resistance and what is commonly called “pre-diabetes”?  The statistics are sobering – and what is more, diet and exercise are generally NOT enough to reverse the trend. To help with preventing the devastating effects of diabetes, Dr. Hoffman will help you lose weight.  More importantly,Read More →

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Weight Loss and Hypoglycemia Do you feel tired run down or depressed for no apparent reason? In many cases, problems regulating the supply of sugar to your brain and body cells may be the cause.  All cells in the body burn the sugar glucose for energy, similar to the way engines burn gasoline.  Reducing the supply of glucose to your brain cells can cause poor alertness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating, and even confusion, loss of memory and emotional depression. Blood sugar levels can drop for various reasons, producing a variety of symptoms. One of the most common causes is the frequent use of sugar rich foodsRead More →

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Weight Loss Challenges and Sugar – The demise of Health Sugar is undoubtedly one of  the worst modern, nutritionally driven causes of ill health in the US.  Sugar is ubiquitous and deadly.  Where is it hidden?  How can you avoid it?  How does sugar wreak havoc on our bodies? Most people think: Protein becomes protein in the body Fat becomes fat in the body Sugar becomes sugar in the body However this is not always true.  For example, cows don’t eat meat and they have protein on them.  Fed grass as a healthy diet, they are able to bulk up their muscle mass with incredibleRead More →

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Weight Loss and Diabetes Diabetes is among the most common diseases in the United States and continues to cause debilitating problems for those who are suffering with the condition.  Diabetes also continues to be one of the most preventable diseases in the western world.  Unfortunately, many of the nutritional protocols that are commonly encouraged along with exercise routines often fail to deliver positive outcomes or are difficult for people to maintain over time. While lifestyle and diet are of paramount importance in any physician’s treatment plan, losing weight is also of key importance in minimizing the negative effects of diabetes on the body. So whatRead More →