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Engaging Women in the Fight Against Diabetes

May 25th, 2018 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Engaging Women in the Fight Against Diabetes

Economics and Diabetes; we know that other factors impact the risk of diabetes and GDM in women. Some of these factors include socioeconomic status and the environment. One in three … Continue reading Engaging Women in the Fight Against Diabetes

Alcohol intake is dramatically increasing amongst women.

May 25th, 2018 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Alcohol intake is dramatically increasing amongst women.

This increase may be associated with targeted marketing geared toward normalizing alcohol consumption for women and other social pressures. Unfortunately, women are more likely to suffer negative health consequences from … Continue reading Alcohol intake is dramatically increasing amongst women.

Heart Disease and Women

May 25th, 2018 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Heart Disease and Women

According to an 2013 article in Diabetologia, despite remarkable improvements in life expectancy and a decline in cardiovascular mortality during the last few decades, cardiovascular disease (CVD) is still the … Continue reading Heart Disease and Women

Larger Waistlines linked to vitamin D deficiency

May 23rd, 2018 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Larger Waistlines linked to vitamin D deficiency

Lower Vitamin D levels are more common in people who are overweight. Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin that can be obtained through food and exposure to sunlight. Lack … Continue reading Larger Waistlines linked to vitamin D deficiency

“Frozen Food Fan? As Sales Rise, Studies Show Frozen Produce Is As Healthy As Fresh”

May 21st, 2018 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on “Frozen Food Fan? As Sales Rise, Studies Show Frozen Produce Is As Healthy As Fresh”

  We consistently hear that eating fresh and local food is best. What if you could purchase equally nutritious fruits and vegetables that would last longer and were a fraction … Continue reading “Frozen Food Fan? As Sales Rise, Studies Show Frozen Produce Is As Healthy As Fresh”

“Gut microbiome linked to artery health”

May 17th, 2018 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on “Gut microbiome linked to artery health”

Women who have a greater diversity of “healthy” gut bacteria may have a lower risk of developing cardiovascular disease. According to research published in the European Hearth Journal, arterial stiffness … Continue reading “Gut microbiome linked to artery health”

Women in Business Upgraded Living – Featuring Beverly Thomassian

May 16th, 2018 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Women in Business Upgraded Living – Featuring Beverly Thomassian

            This section is dedicated to celebrating Women Business Leaders in Northern California Interview with Beverly Thomassian “I think what I’m most proud of is … Continue reading Women in Business Upgraded Living – Featuring Beverly Thomassian

Celebrating Women around the World

May 13th, 2018 / Beverly Thomassian / Comments Off on Celebrating Women around the World

Story of our Teaching tool, Pancreas Partner At Diabetes Education Services we believe in supporting girls and women to realize their potential.  We are dedicated to supporting the growth and well-being … Continue reading Celebrating Women around the World