November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. Diabetes is a chronic (long-lasting) health condition that causes blood sugar levels to rise far above what’s healthy. This…
On Oct. 27, the North Carolina Diabetes Advisory Council (DAC) held a ceremony to honor heroes in the fight against diabetes. The DAC Awards recognize…
For more than 20 years, Cynthia Brewer had been able to manage her diabetes largely on her own. If her blood glucose levels became elevated,…
Melissa Herman’s official title is Program Manager of the FirstHealth Bariatric Center, but a more accurate one might be “Diabetes Advocacy Superhero,” particularly after being…
Melissa Herman’s official title is Program Manager of the FirstHealth Bariatric Center, but a more accurate one might be “Diabetes Advocacy Superhero,” particularly after being…
Building on the success of the first edition of Tennis to Tent to Tee in 2018, JDRF will host the three-part, community-wide event again on…
Kathy Mason, R.D., CSSD, recently joined FirstHealth’s Diabetes and Nutrition Education Center as a Registered Dietitian. She is a member of the American Association of…
Charles McPherson didn’t become really concerned about how bad he was feeling until acquaintances started telling him that he didn’t look well and that it…