by Jane Albert | May 31, 2022 | Ask Joan - Weekly Q and A Column
Joan Hatem-Roy, CEO Question: I am a relatively healthy 65-year-old whose arthritis and back pain have been gradually getting worse. I don’t feel old but am finding the discomfort very wearing. I use a cane when I walk and can’t sit for extended periods, even in...
by Jane Albert | Nov 15, 2021 | Ask Joan - Weekly Q and A Column
November is National Diabetes Month, but how much do you know about diabetes? Most of us have heard that it’s a serious disease that involves an imbalance of the body’s blood sugar and can require some people who have it to take insulin. But did you know that diabetes...
by jhatemroy | Oct 5, 2020 | Ask Joan - Weekly Q and A Column
Q: Several months ago, my husband was diagnosed with adult-onset diabetes. Last week, he had blood tests and a follow-up appointment with his physician. His blood sugar numbers remain elevated. My husband told his doctor he was taking his medication correctly and...