Blood Sugar, Weight Loss, Energy Carin Nielsen, MD Blood Sugar, Weight Loss, Energy Carin Nielsen, MD

Preventing Summer Blood Sugar Sabotage

You don’t have to be diabetic to benefit from paying attention to your blood sugar. Healthy blood sugar regulation is essential for energy, mood, brain function, heart health, immunity, and whole-body wellness.

In addition to eating a healthy balance of macronutrients and getting regular exercise, there are several other factors you should be aware of to keep your blood sugar balanced and feel your best this summe

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Weight Loss, Nutrition, Heart Health Carin Nielsen, MD Weight Loss, Nutrition, Heart Health Carin Nielsen, MD

GLP—1 Agonists & Weight Management - My Approach

By now, you have probably heard of GLP-1 agonists, like the popular semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound). With the epidemic of overweight and obesity in our country, I cannot ignore the compelling data on GLP-1 agonists and weight loss. That being said, I have one concern that stands out when considering this class of medication - read my blog to learn more.

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Hormone Balance, Weight Loss, Hormone Therapy Carin Nielsen, MD Hormone Balance, Weight Loss, Hormone Therapy Carin Nielsen, MD

New Report: Estrogen Therapy & Weight Gain

Perimenopausal weight gain is a real thing.

This is a fact.

It's common for weight gain to start a few years before menopause, during the time known as perimenopause. Weight gain often continues at about the rate of 1.5 pounds each year as a woman goes through her 50s.

When I meet with women to discuss the potential risks and benefits of menopausal hormone therapy - fear of weight gain with estrogen therapy is common.

But is this fear valid?

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