Highlighting the prevalence of diabetes in The Bahamas and the poor diet choices some Bahamians make, Drs. Ariane Davis-Simmons and Janette Martin, of Doctors Hospital, said many diabetics suffer from “portion distortion”.
The women, who were guests on Guardian Radio Show “Z-Live: Off The Record” with host Zhivargo Laing, recommend that Bahamians take practical steps to adjust their diet and exercise. Continue reading “Doctors Discuss Reasons For High Prevalence of Diabetes in The Bahamas”
If you have a sore that won’t heal, rashes you don’t have an explanation for, it may be time for a checkup.
Your skin is a window to the rest of your health, according to one dermatologist. If you have a sore that won’t heal, discoloration or rashes you just don’t have an explanation for, it may be time for a checkup.
A trip to the dermatologist may save your skin or health in general, by picking up on small nuances that may be an indicator of something more than skin deep. Continue reading “Beyond Skin Deep – Diabetes & Skin Health”
Type 2 diabetes is on the rise in younger people due to obesity and unhealthy lifestyles, says Dr. Ariane Davis-Simmons. Nurse Anita Cates offers some advice…
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Eyewitness News talked with Endocrinologist Dr. Ariane Davis-Simmons and Diabetes Educator Anita Cates at Family Medicine Center about diabetes in The Bahamas.