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Louisiana summers arrive with triple-digit heat indexes, thick humidity, and weeks on end where stepping outside feels like stepping into an oven. For most of us, that just means more sunscreen [...]

Diabetes is a prevalent and serious medical condition that can lead to a range of health complications if not properly managed. In this blog post, we will break down the causes, symptoms, and [...]

The prevalence of diabetes as an underlying health condition in recent Louisiana COVID-19 death rates is alarming. If you have kept up with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) [...]

Diabetic foot care is important any time of the year, but colder weather can make keeping your feet healthy more challenging. Cold, dryness and moisture can increase the risk of a diabetic [...]

November is American Diabetes Month, a time to raise awareness about the seriousness of diabetes and the importance of diabetes prevention and control. According to the American Diabetes [...]

Did you know that April is Defeat Diabetes Month? Springtime is here, and now is the perfect time to begin living a healthier lifestyle. People at risk for diabetes can help prevent or delay the [...]

According the American Diabetes Association (ADA), about 521,294 people in Louisiana have diabetes, 13.9% of the adult population. November is American Diabetes Month, and it is an opportunity to [...]

Did you know that poor footwear can cause serious problems for people who have diabetes such as infections, foot ulcers and amputation? Nerve damage (neuropathy), which causes loss of feeling in [...]