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  • Fight the Temptation

    Fight the Temptation

    Dietician Shares Tips to Help Diabetics Safely Enjoy Holiday Fare by TERESA SCHIFFER The holidays are approaching and with them the annual battle of the carbs at the dinner table. So much fantastic food – hearty casseroles, decadent desserts, and festive beverages … so many hidden calories and carbohydrates lurking on the table that can…

  • T1D Determination

    T1D Determination

    Boy Takes Control of Diagnosis to Dream Big story by KRISTEN GUEVARA photos by TYLER DIGIOVINE A typical 11-year-old likely doesn’t prefer the company of a snitch, but for one Lake Wales boy in particular — it’s exactly what he wants.   In 2018, Weston Watson was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes — commonly referred to…

  • Pop Quiz!

    Pop Quiz!

    Are You Really Boosting Your Immune System? The news has been filled with information concerning the immune system, especially with the Covid-19 pandemic and the start of cold and flu season. The body’s immune system is a complex network of organs, white blood cells, proteins called antibodies, and chemicals that work together to protect you…

Columns

  • Dr. Narmo Ortiz Offers Advanced Treatments for Infected Wounds

    Dr. Narmo Ortiz Offers Advanced Treatments for Infected Wounds

    A festering wound on the leg or foot can result in amputation, but advanced treatments are helping to save limbs. Davenport Foot and Ankle Specialist Dr. Narmo Ortiz has completed a fellowship to learn these advanced procedures. “They can help with limb salvage for a diabetic person, for someone with a foot and ankle deformity,…

  • Tips for Helping Relieve Your Child’s Pet Allergy in the Home

    Tips for Helping Relieve Your Child’s Pet Allergy in the Home

    Everyone loves the family pet, especially children.  Dogs, cats, birds, ferrets, fish, whatever the friend may be, pets become beloved family members.  They provide comfort, companionship, and so much more.  Unfortunately, some children have pet allergies.  This can be a disappointing situation, especially if the allergy is severe enough to cause an asthma attack.  If…

  • A Reason to Celebrate: We’re Here to Help Seniors Lead Healthier Lives

    A Reason to Celebrate: We’re Here to Help Seniors Lead Healthier Lives

    As I write this column, our grand opening party is just around the corner, and I couldn’t be more excited to share this news with you.  Peak Annual Wellness Center will be holding this Launch Event to share with our community what an annual wellness visit can do to help patients lead healthier lives. What…

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